Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

A classic and delicious pie featuring the perfect balance of sweet strawberries and tart rhubarb, all encased in a flaky, buttery crust.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cold and cut into cubes
  • 0.5 cup ice water plus more as needed
For the Filling
  • 4 cups rhubarb trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 cups fresh strawberries hulled and quartered (or halved if small)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest from about 1 large orange
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter cut into small pieces
  • 1 large egg beaten (for egg wash)
  • turbinado sugar for sprinkling

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the pie crust: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
  2. Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix. Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Make the filling: In a large bowl, combine the rhubarb and strawberries. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, orange zest, and lemon juice. Pour the dry mixture over the fruit and gently toss to coat.
  4. Assemble the pie: On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer it to a 9-inch pie plate. Trim and crimp the edges as desired. Pour the fruit filling into the crust. Dot the top with the small pieces of butter.
  5. Roll out the second disk of dough. You can place it as a solid top crust, cutting vents, or cut it into strips for a lattice top. Place the top crust over the filling. Trim and crimp the edges to seal. Brush the top crust with the beaten egg wash and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
  6. Bake the pie: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the pie on a baking sheet (to catch any drips) and bake for 20 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for another 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. If the crust edges start to brown too quickly, cover them with foil or a pie shield.
  7. Cool the pie completely on a wire rack for at least 2-3 hours before slicing and serving. This allows the filling to set properly.

Notes

For an extra touch of flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the fruit filling. Serve warm or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

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