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Fresh Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Fresh Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

A classic, sweet-tart pie showcasing the delightful combination of fresh strawberries and garden rhubarb, baked in a flaky, golden-brown crust.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Crust
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter very cold, cut into cubes
  • 0.5 cup ice water approximately
For the Filling
  • 4 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 4 cups fresh rhubarb trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar or to taste
  • 0.25 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 egg beaten, for egg wash
  • 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar for sprinkling

Method
 

Instructions
  1. For 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. Do not overmix. Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. For the filling: In a large bowl, gently combine the sliced strawberries and chopped rhubarb. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Pour this mixture over the fruit and toss gently to coat.
  4. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). 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 the edges, leaving about a 1-inch overhang.
  5. Pour the strawberry-rhubarb filling into the prepared pie crust. Roll out the second disk of dough. You can either place it as a solid top crust (cutting vents) or cut it into strips for a lattice top.
  6. Place the top crust over the filling. Crimp the edges to seal. Brush the top crust with the beaten egg wash and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes at 400°F (200°C). Reduce 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 edges start browning too quickly, cover them with foil.
  8. Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2-3 hours before slicing and serving. This allows the filling to set properly.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature. A scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream is a delicious accompaniment.
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