Best 7 Worlds Best Rhubarb Pie Recipes

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Rhubarb pie is a classic American dessert that is perfect for enjoying in the spring and summer months when rhubarb is in season. This tart and tangy pie is made with a simple filling of rhubarb, sugar, and thickener, and it is topped with a flaky, buttery crust. In this article, we will share two recipes for the world’s best rhubarb pie: a classic version and a strawberry rhubarb version. Both recipes are easy to follow and result in a delicious pie that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients and let’s get started!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PERFECT RHUBARB PIE



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Nothing hides the tangy rhubarb in this lovely pie, which has just the right balance of sweet and tart. Serving this dessert is a nice way to celebrate the end of winter! - Ellen Benninger, Greenville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed
4 cups boiling water
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon quick-cooking tapioca
1 large egg, room temperature
2 teaspoons cold water
Dough for double-crust pie
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Place rhubarb in a colander; pour boiling water over rhubarb and allow to drain. In a large bowl, mix sugar, flour and tapioca. Add drained rhubarb; toss to coat. Let stand 15 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk egg and cold water; stir into rhubarb mixture., Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll one half of dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim even with rim. Add filling; dot with butter. Roll remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle. Place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edge. Cut slits in top. Bake 15 minutes., Reduce oven setting to 350°. Bake until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly, 40-50 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 225mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GRANDMA'S STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB PIE



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Bake Grandma's Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie recipe from Food Network. This buttery homemade crust and tangy-sweet filling is the ultimate taste of home.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 pie

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus additional flour as needed, up to 1/4 cup
1/2 cup cake flour (recommended: Soft As Silk)
3 teaspoons sifted powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening (recommended: Crisco)
1/4 cup salted butter
Pinch salt
1 egg
2 teaspoons vinegar
1/4 cup ice cold water
2 1/2 cups chopped red rhubarb, fresh
2 1/2 cups de-stemmed, washed and cut strawberries (in larger pieces)
1 1/2 cups sugar (1 1/4 cups for high altitude)
2 tablespoons minute tapioca
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons butter, cubed small
1 egg white beaten with 1 teaspoon water
Large granule sugar

Steps:

  • Crust Preparation:
  • Using 2 pastry blenders, blend the flours, sugar, shortening, butter and salt. Whisk the egg, vinegar and water in a 2-cup measure and pour over the dry ingredients incorporating all the liquid without overworking the dough. Toss the additional flour over the ball of dough and chill if possible. Divide the dough into 2 disks. Roll out 1 piece of dough to make a bottom crust. Place into a pie dish. Put dish in refrigerator to chill.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Filling Preparation:
  • Mix the rhubarb, strawberries, sugar, tapioca, flour, zest and juice of lemon, dash of cinnamon, and vanilla. Mix well in a large bowl and pour out into chilled crust. Dot the top of the filling with the butter. Brush edges of pie crust with egg white wash. Roll out the other piece of dough and place over filling. Crimp to seal edges. Brush with egg white wash and garnish with large granule sugar. Collar with foil and bake at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes. Decrease temperature to 375 degrees F and bake for an additional 45 to 50 minutes, or until the filling starts bubbling. Higher altitude will take 450 degrees F and 400 degrees F respectively. Also, you can use a pie bird for extra decor. Let cool before serving.

RHUBARB PIE



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Don't let baking with rhubarb intimidate you-it's easier than you think, and we'll walk you through every step. Plus, the results of our Rhubarb Pie recipe are mind-blowingly delicious. With a flaky crust and sweet and tart flavor of the rhubarb filling, our recipe for Rhubarb Pie will soon become a summer go-to. Our Rhubarb Pie recipe comes together in four simple steps with one incredible result. Once your Rhubarb Pie has cooled, grab your spoons and enjoy.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box
2 to 2 1/3 cups sugar
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon grated orange peel, if desired
6 cups chopped (1/2-inch pieces) fresh rhubarb
1 tablespoon cold butter, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Place 1 pie crust in 9-inch glass pie plate.
  • In large bowl, mix sugar, flour and orange peel. Stir in rhubarb. Spoon into pastry-lined plate. Cut butter into small pieces; sprinkle over rhubarb.
  • Cover with second crust; seal and flute. Cut slits in several places in top crust. Cover crust edge with pie crust shield ring or strips of foil to prevent excessive browning.
  • Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until crust is golden brown and juice begins to bubble through slits in crust, removing foil during last 15 minutes. Cool on cooling rack at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 86 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 51 g, TransFat 0 g

RHUBARB PIE



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Because it is so often used in pies, rhubarb is sometimes called "pie plant." For best results, make this pie the day before you plan to serve it.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 7

Pie Dough
All-purpose flour, for dusting
1 3/4 pounds (about 6 cups) rhubarb, ends trimmed, cut crosswise into 3/4-inch pieces
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Pinch of salt
Crumble Topping

Steps:

  • Place the pie dough on a floured piece of parchment paper. Using your knuckles, press edges of dough to help prevent cracking. Roll out dough to a 14-inch round.
  • Use the parchment to lift and wrap dough around rolling pin; carefully unroll over a 9-inch pie plate. Gently fit dough into bottom and sides of plate, being careful not to stretch or tear. Using kitchen shears, trim dough to a 1-inch overhang; fold under, and press gently to seal. Crimp edges if desired. Refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. with rack in lowest level. In a large bowl, toss rhubarb with sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Pour into pie shell; sprinkle with Crumble Topping. Place pie on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet.
  • Place pie in oven; reduce heat to 375 degrees. Bake until topping is browned and crust is lightly browned, about 1 1/2 hours. (If topping or crust begins to brown too quickly, tent with foil.) Cool completely before serving.

FRESH RHUBARB PIE



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Mom used to grow her own rhubarb in her backyard, and when her rhubarb was ripe, what great pies she made! I will enclose her recipe.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Fruit Pie Recipes     Rhubarb Pie Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups chopped rhubarb
1 ⅓ cups white sugar
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Combine sugar and flour. Sprinkle 1/4 of it over pastry in pie plate. Heap rhubarb over this mixture. Sprinkle with remaining sugar and flour. Dot with small pieces of butter. Cover with top crust.
  • Place pie on lowest rack in oven. Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and continue baking for 40 to 45 minutes. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.6 calories, Carbohydrate 50.8 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 129.7 mg, Sugar 34 g

RHUBARB CUSTARD PIE



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Rhubarb, technically a vegetable, is known for its very tart flavor and the fact that only the stalks are edible. There are many varieties of rhubarb which account for how the stalks vary in color from a deep red to a pale green. Although the flavor is delicious on all kinds, this pie looks prettiest with the red-stalked varieties. Look for thinner stalks, they will be more tender and less fibrous than thicker stalks.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 3h35m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 sheet refrigerated pie dough (from a 14.1-ounce package)
1 1/4 pounds rhubarb (about 6 medium stems), trimmed, halved lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 4 1/2 cups)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest, preferably Valencia
2 tablespoons orange juice, preferably Valencia
2 large eggs
2/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Confectioners' sugar, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Fit the pie dough into a 9-inch pie plate, fluting the edges, and chill until set, about 15 minutes. Prick the bottom and sides with a fork, and then line the crust with aluminum foil. Fill with pie weights or dried beans and bake until the edges of the crust are just golden, 20 minutes. Remove the foil with the pie weights and continue to bake until the bottom of the crust is dry and lightly browned, another 10 to 15 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Toss the rhubarb with 1/4 cup granulated sugar and the orange zest and juice until well combined. Transfer to the crust and spread to form an even layer. Place the pie on a rimmed baking sheet. Whisk the eggs with the cream, flour and remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar until smooth, and then pour over the rhubarb. Bake until the pie is lightly browned, puffed and no longer wet in the center, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Before serving, lightly dust with confectioners' sugar.

BEST RHUBARB PIE



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MY MOTHER always made Rhubarb Custard Pie with the first rhubarb picked. It's one of my earliest memories of a favorite treat, so I feel lucky to have this recipe. Mother was famous for her gorgeous pies. Unfortunately, she didn't write down most of her recipes...just "a handful of this" and "a dab of that" until it feels "just right" guided her creations. -Dolly Piper, Racine, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1/4 cup cold water
3 to 4 cups diced fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed and drained
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle with water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and toss lightly with a fork until the dough forms a ball. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of pie plate; flute edges. Spoon rhubarb into pie shell. , In a small bowl, beat the sugar, eggs, cornstarch and nutmeg. Pour over rhubarb. Bake at 375° for 45 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right rhubarb: Look for firm, bright red stalks with minimal blemishes. Avoid stalks that are limp or have brown spots.
  • Prepare the rhubarb properly: Trim the ends of the stalks and remove any leaves. Cut the rhubarb into 1-inch pieces.
  • Don't overcook the rhubarb: Overcooked rhubarb will lose its vibrant color and become mushy. Cook it just until it is tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Use a good quality pie crust: A homemade pie crust is always best, but you can also use a store-bought crust. If you are using a store-bought crust, be sure to thaw it completely before using.
  • Don't overfill the pie: Overfilling the pie will make it difficult to seal and may cause the filling to bubble over. Fill the pie crust to within 1 inch of the edge.
  • Chill the pie before serving: Chilling the pie will help the filling to set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

With its vibrant red color and tart flavor, rhubarb is a classic ingredient in pies. This recipe for the world's best rhubarb pie is sure to please everyone at your table. The flaky pie crust and sweet-tart filling are a perfect combination. Follow these tips to make the best rhubarb pie possible.

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