Best 7 Rhubarb Meringue Pie Recipes

CONTEST-WINNING RHUBARB MERINGUE PIE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine flour, salt and sugar; cut in shortening until crumbly. Combine egg and vinegar; sprinkle over crumb mixture. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Cover and chill for 1 hour or until easy to handle., On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Trim to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges., Place rhubarb in crust. Whisk the sugar, flour, salt, egg yolks and cream; pour over rhubarb. Bake at 350° until filling is set and the pie jiggles when gently shaken, 50-60 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine 4 teaspoons sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Cool to room temperature. , In a small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until frothy. Add cornstarch mixture; beat on high until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. , Spread evenly over hot filling, sealing edges to crust. Bake until meringue is golden brown, about 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Store in the refrigerator.

DAVE'S RHUBARB CUSTARD PIE WITH MERINGUE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Line pie crust with a double layer of aluminum foil and a layer of pie weights or dried beans.
• Bake in the preheated oven until edge of crust is golden, about 10 minutes. Carefully remove the foil and weights; continue baking until the crust sets, about 5 minutes more. Remove crust and let cool.
• Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) and place a rack in the center position.
• Mix rhubarb, 1 1/3 cups sugar, butter, and food coloring together in a pot over medium heat. Simmer until rhubarb is tender and just starting to fall apart, 7 to 10 minutes.
• Mix egg yolks, cream, 6 tablespoons sugar, cornstarch, and salt together in a bowl. While constantly stirring, add to the rhubarb mixture. Continue stirring; simmer until mixture starts to thicken, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm.
• Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until foamy. Gradually add remaining 6 tablespoons sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Add vanilla extract to the meringue.
• Pour the rhubarb mixture into the baked pie crust. Pile meringue lightly on top of the filling. Spread meringue to touch the crust, sealing in the filling. Shape the top of the meringue into a nice pattern, with high points and edges that will brown when baked.
• Bake until firm and delicately browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool until custard is set, about 2 hours. Keep refrigerated.

RHUBARB MERINGUE PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place egg yolks into a large bowl; place egg whites in a separate glass or metal bowl.
• Fit pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish. Spread rhubarb into bottom of crust. Whisk 1 cup sugar, half-and-half, flour, and salt into egg yolks until smooth. Pour mixture over rhubarb.
• Bake in the preheated oven until pie crust is browned and filling is set, 50 to 60 minutes.
• Beat egg whites until stiff using an electric mixer; gradually beat 1/4 cup sugar and cream of tartar into egg whites to make a glossy meringue. Spoon meringue over pie filling, going right to the edge of the crust and covering all the filling. Use a spoon or spatula to make decorative swirls in the meringue.
• Return pie to oven and bake until meringue is lightly browned, 10 more minutes. Best served slightly warm.

RHUBARB MERINGUE PIE

Steps:

• Line 9" pie pan with pastry crust. Use a pie crust shield of foil to protect the crust.
• Put rhubarb in pie pan.
• Mix 2/3 Cup sugar with flour and sprinkle over rhubarb.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes, till half done.
• Meanwhile, separate eggs, reserving whites in a mixing bowl.
• Beat yolks with 2 tablespoons sugar till light colored, then add milk.
• Pour this over the half done custard, and continue to bake, lowering temperature to 375 degrees, about 30 more minutes.
• Watch closely-custard is done when a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.
• Meanwhile, beat egg whites till stiff peaks form, adding 2 tablespoons sugar gradually near the end.
• Spread meringue over the custard.
• Return to 375 degree oven till meringue is a delicate brown, 5-7 minutes.
• Best served cold.
• Keep refrigerated.

MERINGUE RHUBARB PIE

Steps:

• For crust, in a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add the flour, oats and salt and mix well. Press over the bottom and sides of a 9-in. pie plate. Cover and refrigerate., Combine rhubarb and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Combine the sugar, flour and salt; add to the rhubarb mixture. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Cool slightly., Pour filling into crust. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes., In a large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Beat in vanilla. Spread evenly over hot filling, sealing edges to crust. , Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

RHUBARB MERINGUE PIE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, melt butter. Add rhubarb and 1-1/2 cups sugar; cook over medium heat until rhubarb is tender, about 10 minutes. , In a bowl, combine the cornstarch, salt and remaining sugar. Stir in cream until smooth. Stir into rhubarb mixture. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Pour into pastry shell., For meringue, beat egg whites until foamy; add vanilla and cream of tartar. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Immediately spread over pie, sealing to the edge of the pastry. , Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Cool completely. Store in refrigerator.

RHUBARB MERINGUE PIE

Steps:

• Cover the rhubarb in boiling water. Let it stand for 5 minutes; drain the water. Blend the rhubarb with sugar, flour, orange juice, and a well beaten egg. Line a pie plate with the pastry. Fill with the rhubarb mixture. Bake in 450 degree oven for 30 minutes. Prepare the meringue by beating the egg whites until they are stiff, and gradually add sugar. Partially cool the pie, and then cover it with the prepared meringue. Bake until the meringue is browned in a 325 degree oven.