WINNIE'S MINI RHUBARB & STRAWBERRY PIES

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Every spring, we had strawberries and rhubarb on our farm outside Seattle. These fruity hand pies remind me of those times and of Grandma Winnie's baking. -Shawn Carleton, San Diego, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 18 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
2 cups sliced fresh rhubarb
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 drops red food coloring, optional
Pastry for double-crust pie
Sweetened whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Place tapioca in a small food processor or spice grinder; process until finely ground., In a large saucepan, combine strawberries, rhubarb, sugar, orange zest, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, tapioca and, if desired, food coloring; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until strawberries are tender, stirring occasionally, 15-20 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; cover and refrigerate overnight., Preheat oven to 425°. On a lightly floured surface, roll half of dough to an 18-in. circle. Cut 12 circles with a 4-in. biscuit cutter, rerolling scraps as necessary; press crust onto bottom and up sides of ungreased muffin cups. Repeat with remaining dough, cutting 6 more circles. Spoon strawberry mixture into muffin cups., Bake until filling is bubbly and crust golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Cool in pan 5 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool. If desired, serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Shahbaz Sskss
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These pies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall they were still good.


M Nasir jarh
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I'm not a baker, but these pies were easy to make and turned out great.


Sahadat Asami
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These pies were delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was perfectly tart and sweet.


BIRAJ BK
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I've made these pies several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for a summer party.


PurpleBaron
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The pies were a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Babi
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I made these pies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Milon Megh
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These pies were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were absolutely delicious.


Adam Hassanein
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I'm not a huge fan of rhubarb, but I loved these pies! The strawberries really balanced out the tartness of the rhubarb.


Oluwaseun Favour
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These pies were so good! I will definitely be making them again and again.


SIYABONGA MAZEBUKO
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The crust was a bit dry, but the filling was delicious.


AHWERA DOREEN
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These pies were a great way to use up some extra rhubarb and strawberries. They were easy to make and tasted great.


Haji Haji khan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pies turned out perfectly. They were delicious and everyone loved them.


Kaka Don
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The pies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall they were still good.


Barapa Geoffrey
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These mini pies were easy to make and turned out great! The crust was perfect and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


AMAR BOSS
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I made these pies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The only thing I would change next time is to use a little less sugar in the filling.


Sserumya Byebyechain
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These mini pies were a delightful treat! The combination of rhubarb and strawberries was perfect, and the crust was flaky and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.