Description
This recipe guides you through making a perfect rhubarb pie from scratch. The combination of sweet and tart rhubarb, encased in a flaky, golden crust, is a dessert classic for a reason!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup cold vegetable shortening, cut into cubes
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water
- 6 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Make the Crust: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Cut in the butter and shortening using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Form into a disc, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, combine the rhubarb, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Assemble the Pie: On a lightly floured surface, roll out half of the dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a 9-inch pie plate.
- Pour in the rhubarb filling. Dot with butter.
- Roll out the remaining dough and either place it over the filling as a solid top crust or cut into strips for a lattice crust. Crimp the edges to seal.
- Brush the top crust with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. If the crust browns too quickly, cover the edges with foil.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For a richer crust, use all butter and omit the shortening.
- If using frozen rhubarb, thaw it and drain off any excess liquid before using.
- Serve warm or at room temperature. A scoop of vanilla ice cream is a perfect accompaniment.
- Prep Time: PT30M
- Cook Time: PT1H
- Category: Pies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 45g