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Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Sweet and Tart Strawberry Rhubarb Pie for Pure Joy

This Strawberry Rhubarb Pie blends sweet strawberries and tart rhubarb for a delightful dessert experience.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can be substituted with a gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon salt enhances flavor
  • 1 cup cold unsalted butter must be very cold
  • 1/2 cup cold vegetable shortening use all butter for richer taste
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice cold water use just enough to bind the dough
For the Filling
  • 2 cups rhubarb (cut into small pieces) frozen should be thawed and drained
  • 2 cups strawberries (hulled and cut into small pieces)
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar can replace with granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch acts as a thickener
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances flavor
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice for freshness
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into small cubes)
  • 1 large egg white for brushing over top crust

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pastry cutter
  • pie plate
  • baking sheet
  • Rolling Pin
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt, then cut in the cold unsalted butter and cold vegetable shortening until the mixture resembles small peas.
  2. Gradually add in ice cold water, just enough for the dough to come together without being sticky. Shape it into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Once chilled, remove the dough from the refrigerator and divide it into two equal discs. Wrap each disc in plastic wrap and refrigerate again for an additional 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and adjust the oven rack to sit just above the center.
  5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of the dough into a circle about 12 inches in diameter, then transfer it to a 9-inch pie plate.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rhubarb, strawberries, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and unsalted butter. Stir gently until the fruit is coated.
  7. Transfer the filling mixture into the chilled pie crust, spreading it evenly.
  8. Roll out the second dough disc and drape it over the filling, trimming any excess dough and sealing the edges.
  9. Brush the top crust with egg white, place the pie on a baking sheet, and bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, then lower the temperature to 375°F (190°C) for an additional 50-60 minutes.
  10. Once baked, let the pie cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep all ingredients cold for a flaky crust. Don’t skip chilling the dough twice.

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