Rhubarb Pie

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This is one of our favorite spring desserts.

rhubarb pie
Photo: Lisa Cohen
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
Servings:
10

Rhubarb pie is one of our favorite spring desserts—and this is our best recipe, one that rhubarb purists will appreciate (no strawberries here!). A brown-sugar crumble topping paired with a simple, tart rhubarb filling and a pâte brisée crust is a winning combination in our book. For the best results, make this pie the day before you plan to serve it so the flavors have time to meld.

Ingredients

  • Pie Dough

  • All-purpose flour, for dusting

  • 1 ¾ pounds (about 6 cups) rhubarb, ends trimmed, cut crosswise into ¾-inch pieces

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

  • Pinch of salt

  • Crumble Topping

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

Originally appeared: Everyday Food, May 2005

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