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Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Recipe

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 6 to 8 tbsp ice water
  • 1 lb fresh rhubarb, sliced 1/2-inch thick
  • 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of fine sea salt
  • 1 large egg, beaten with 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp coarse sugar (optional)

Method
 

  1. Pulse flour, 1 tbsp sugar, and salt in a food processor. Add cold butter and pulse until pea-sized bits remain. Drizzle in ice water until the dough just holds together; divide into two discs, wrap, and chill at least 30 minutes.
  2. Toss rhubarb, strawberries, 3/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl; let sit 20 minutes, stirring once or twice.
  3. Roll one dough disc to a 12-inch circle. Fit it into a 9-inch pie plate, leaving the overhang.
  4. Scrape the fruit and all its juices into the crust. Dot with 1 tablespoon cold butter. Roll the second disc to a 12-inch circle, place on top, trim the overhang to 1/2 inch, fold under, and crimp. Cut vents, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  5. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes, then reduce to 350°F (175°C) and bake 40 to 45 minutes until deep golden and thickly bubbling.
  6. Cool completely on a wire rack, at least 4 hours, then slice and serve.

Notes

The dough needs at least 30 minutes of chilling before rolling; factor that into your timing. A lattice top works beautifully and bakes in the same amount of time. Resist cutting the pie until it’s completely cool for clean slices.