We all love a classic strawberry rhubarb pie, and now you can enjoy that same amazing flavor with this easy recipe! I love taking my family’s favorite desserts and giving them a fun twist. This simple recipe can be ready in 30 minutes or less, making it perfect for busy nights.
Serve it with a dollop of whipped cream, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or on its own for a delightful treat. If you’re a fan of traditional strawberry rhubarb pie, you’ll definitely want to add this version to your list of favorite recipes. Everyone will love it!
The filling will thicken as it cools, so when you reheat it, just add a splash of water to get it back to the right consistency. Enjoy!
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 pints Strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1 cup White sugar
- 1 lb Rhubarb, cut into 1/4 inch slices
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp White sugar
- 9 inch Double crust pie
- 1 Large egg yolk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix flour and sugar.
- Toss with the sugar and flour mixture, then let stand for 30 minutes.
- Add strawberries and chopped rhubarb to the bowl.
- Pour the filling into a prepared pie crust. Dot the top with butter.
- Cover with the top crust, sealing the edges of the top and bottom crust with water.
- Brush egg yolk on the top crust using a pastry brush.
- Sprinkle with sugar and cut several slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown.
- Cool the pie on a rack before serving.
Nutrition Facts:
| Nutrition | Value |
|---|---|
| Calories | 437 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 64 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Vitamin C | 57 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Sugar | 33 g |
| Calcium | 72 mg |
Why Is Rhubarb Put In Pie?
People add rhubarb to pie because it balances the sweetness of strawberries with its tartness, creating a more complex flavor. Without rhubarb, strawberry pie can be overly sweet, like a sugar bomb. Rhubarb adds the perfect touch of sourness to enhance the pie’s overall taste.
Is Rhubarb A Fruit Or Vegetable?
Rhubarb is a vegetable often mistaken for a fruit. This confusion stems from a 1947 USDA classification, which labeled it as a fruit because import tariffs were lower for fruits than for vegetables.
What Does Rhubarb Taste Like?
Rhubarb has a very tart flavor that many find unpleasant when eaten raw. Its texture is similar to crunchy celery, but it becomes soft and more palatable after cooking.