ALMOND RHUBARB PASTRY

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One thing's certain each time I serve this...someone will ask for the recipe! My family...my husband and our children, 12 and 9-and I live on the outskirts of town. I grow my rhubarb, and my plant gets bigger every year.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 20-24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca
6 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
PASTRY:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
2 large eggs, beaten
1/4 to 1/3 cup 2% milk, divided
TOPPING:
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the sugar, tapioca and rhubarb; let stand for 15 minutes. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine the eggs and 1/4 cup milk; add to crumb mixture, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Add some or all of remaining milk if necessary., Divide dough in half so that one piece is slightly larger than the other. On a lightly floured surface, roll out larger half into a 17x12-in. rectangle. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Spoon rhubarb filling into crust. Roll out remaining dough into a 15x10-in. rectangle. Place over filling. Fold bottom edge of dough over top layer of dough; press edges together to seal. , For topping, melt butter in a small saucepan; add sugar and milk. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2-3 minutes longer or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Spread over pastry. Sprinkle almonds over top., Bake at 400° for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 325°; bake 20-25 minutes longer or until golden brown. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 23g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 477mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Muhammad Messam
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I'm not a big fan of rhubarb, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The almond and rhubarb filling was surprisingly delicious, and the pastry was perfect.


Arisha Elahi
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This pastry was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Dakota Stephens
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This pastry was very time-consuming to make, but it was definitely worth it! The end result was a beautiful and delicious pastry that was perfect for a special occasion.


Tofajjol Ss
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I made this pastry for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the beautiful presentation.


Cv Cv
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This pastry was a bit too tart for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I would use a different type of fruit next time, like strawberries or blueberries.


King Shamil
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I'm not a big fan of rhubarb, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The almond and rhubarb filling was surprisingly delicious, and the pastry was perfect.


Onesmus Muisyo
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This pastry was very easy to make and it turned out great! The almond and rhubarb filling was delicious, and the pastry was flaky and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again.


Ahmad roblox Gaming
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The pastry was a bit dry, but the almond and rhubarb filling was delicious. I think I would add a bit more butter to the pastry next time.


Sema Samir
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This pastry was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Gavin Ellis
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I made this pastry for my family and they loved it! The almond and rhubarb filling was a big hit, and the pastry was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Michael Laslo
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This pastry was a bit more work than I expected, but it was definitely worth it! The end result was a beautiful and delicious pastry that was perfect for a special occasion.


MD Imam
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I'm not usually a fan of rhubarb, but this pastry changed my mind! The combination of the almond and rhubarb is perfect, and the pastry is so flaky and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Yubaraj Dhakal
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This is one of the best pastries I've ever had. The almond and rhubarb filling is amazing, and the pastry is so light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Ansar Saleem
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I made this pastry for a brunch party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the beautiful presentation. Will definitely be making this again.


Nimra Talash
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This almond rhubarb pastry is an absolute delight! The flavors of the almond and rhubarb complement each other perfectly, and the pastry is flaky and golden brown. I highly recommend this recipe.