Description
A sweet and tangy pie made with a flaky butter crust and a luscious filling combining rhubarb and frozen strawberries for a balanced, easy-to-make American dessert, perfect all year round.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, cold, cut into cubes
6–8 tablespoons ice water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar divided (1 cup and 2 tablespoons)
4 cups frozen strawberries, sliced (unthawed)
3 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped
Instructions
In a large bowl, mix 2 1/2 cups flour and 1 teaspoon of salt. Add the cold butter cubes and toss to coat.
Using a pastry blender or fork, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse sand with some pea-sized pieces.
Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, tossing with a fork until the dough just begins to clump together. Do not overwork the dough.
Divide the dough into two equal portions. Flatten each into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out one dough disk into a 12-inch circle to use as the bottom crust of the pie.
In a large bowl, toss the rhubarb and frozen strawberries with 1 cup of the sugar until evenly coated.
Pour the rhubarb-strawberry mixture into the crust and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of sugar.
Roll out the second dough disk and place it over the filling. Seal and flute the edges. Cut a few slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes at 400°F, then reduce heat to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly.
Let the pie cool completely before serving.
Notes
You can substitute gluten-free all-purpose flour for a gluten-free version.
For an even richer flavor, consider replacing some of the granulated sugar with brown sugar.
If using fresh strawberries instead of frozen, adjust the sugar to taste since they may be sweeter.
The pie can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 55
- Category: DESSERTS
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg