Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Recipe
This classic Strawberry Rhubarb Pie features a perfect balance of tart rhubarb and sweet strawberries enveloped in a flaky, golden pastry crust with a decorative lattice top. The filling is enriched with a smooth, spiced custard-like mixture, making it an ideal dessert for spring and summer gatherings.
- Author: Mia
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Filling
- 3 large Eggs, beaten
- 2.5 cups Red rhubarb, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 1.5 cups Fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1.25 cups Sugar or sugar substitute
- 0.25 cup Enriched flour
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon Butter or margarine
Crust
- 1 9-inch Pastry crust with lattice top
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking your pie.
- Prepare the custard mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs, sugar, enriched flour, salt, and nutmeg until the mixture is smooth and well combined. This will form a custard that helps set the filling.
- Combine the fruit: In a separate bowl, gently combine the sliced strawberries and rhubarb to evenly distribute the fruit.
- Assemble the pie: Line a 9-inch pie plate with the bottom pastry crust. Add the strawberry and rhubarb mixture to the crust, spreading it out evenly.
- Add the custard over the fruit: Pour the prepared egg mixture evenly over the fruit filling, allowing it to settle in between the pieces.
- Add butter and top crust: Dot the filling with small pieces of butter or margarine. Then, place the lattice pastry crust over the top and crimp the edges to seal the pie.
- Bake the pie: Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes or until the crust turns golden brown and the filling is bubbly and set.
- Cool and serve: Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing to let the filling set properly. Serve as a delicious dessert.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries and crisp rhubarb for best flavor and texture.
- If desired, substitute sugar with a sugar alternative suitable for your diet.
- Ensure the lattice crust has vents for steam to escape during baking.
- Letting the pie cool thoroughly helps the filling to solidify, making slicing easier.
- For a glossy finish, brush the crust with an egg wash before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Strawberry Rhubarb Pie, fruit pie, lattice crust pie, summer dessert, classic American pie