Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie Recipe
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Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie Recipe
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This old-fashioned strawberry rhubarb pie recipe features a tender, flaky crust and a filling that highlights the delicious combination of sweet strawberries and tart rhubarb with a touch of citrus.
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Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 11 tablespoons butter cut into ¼-inch cubes
- 7 tablespoons vegetable shortening chilled
- ⅓ cup ice water
For the Pie Filling:
- 3 cups sliced strawberries
- 3 cups sliced rhubarb (1/2 to 1-inch pieces)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons quick-cooking instant tapioca
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into small pieces
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Instructions
- Make the Crust: Place the flour, salt and sugar in a food processor and pulse a few times to combine. Scatter the pieces of butter over the flour mixture, using your fingers to toss and coat the butter with some flour. Cut the butter into the flour mixture with five 1-second pulses. Add the shortening and continue to pulse until the flour is ple yellow and resembles coarse cornmeal with butter bits no larger than small peas, about four more 1-second pulses. Turn the mixture into a medium bowl.
- Sprinkle all but 1 tablespoon of the ice water over the mixture. Use a rubber spatula to fold the water into the flour mixture. Press down on the dough with the spatula until the dough sticks together, adding up to 1 tablespoon of remaining ice water if the dough does not come together. Divide the dough into two balls, one slightly larger than the other. Flatten each into disks, dust lightly with flour, wrap separately in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Remove dough from the refrigerator; let stand at room temperature to soften slightly, about 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Make the Filling: Toss the fruit with sugar, orange zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract and tapioca; let stand for 15 minutes.
- Assemble the Pie: Roll the larger dough disk on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle, about 1/8-inch thick. Transfer and fit dough into 9-inch pie plate, leaving dough that overhangs the lip in place. Turn the fruit mixture, including juices, into the pie shell. Scatter the butter pieces over the fruit. Refrigerate until ready to top with the remaining dough.
- Roll the smaller disk on a lightly floured surface into a 10-inch circle. Lay over the fruit. Trim the top and bottom dough edges to ½-inch beyond the lip of the pie plate. Tuck this rim of dough underneath itself so that the folded edge is flush with the edge of the pie plate. Flute the dough or press with a fork to seal. Cut four slits at right angles on the top of the dough to allow steam to escape. Place in the freezer for 10 minutes before baking.
- Place the pie on a baking sheet; bake until the top crust is golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees and continue to bake until the juices bubble and the crust is golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes longer.
- Transfer the pie to a wire rack; let cool for at least 2 hours before serving so the juices have time to thicken. Leftovers can be stored at room temperature, covered, for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Pie Crust - You can make the pie crust without a food processor; whisk together the dry ingredients, cut in the shortening and butter with a pastry blender or forks, then add the water and mix with a rubber spatula.
- Pie Plate - I use and recommend this glass pie plate.
- Strawberries - You can use fresh or frozen strawberries for this pie; if using frozen, use pre-sliced frozen strawberries and thaw completely before using.
- Rhubarb - You can use fresh or frozen rhubarb; if using frozen, measure the rhubarb frozen, then thaw completely and drain in a colander, but do not press liquid out.
- Instant Tapioca - This is sometimes labeled as "quick-cooking tapioca" or "minute tapioca" and has the texture of fine granules.
- Crumb Topping - You can halve the pie crust and use a crumb topping instead of a pie crust for the top. I love the topping from my Dutch apple pie.
- Allow the pie to cool COMPLETELY - The filling of the pie needs all of that cool-down time to thicken and set up properly. If you cut into before it is completely cool, you risk a runny, watery pie.
- Make-Ahead Entire Baked Pie - Since the pie enjoys massive benefits from allowing to cool completely before serving, it is a perfect pie to make a day in advance of serving. Store at room temperature until ready to serve.
- Make-Ahead Pie Crust - The pie crust can be prepared and refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
- Make-Ahead Pie Filling - The pie filling can be mixed together and then frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using it.
- Freezing Whole Pie - Once the pie has been baked and cooled completely, wrap in plastic wrap, then in foil and place in a freezer-safe ziptop bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and then allow to come to room temperature before serving.
- Recipe from Cook's Illustrated
Nutrition Information
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Calories
530kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
61g
(20%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
433mg
(18%)
Potassium
256mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Vitamin A
620IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
36.9mg
(41%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
2.4mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings (One 9-inch pie )
Amount Per Serving
Calories 530 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 530kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 433mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 256mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 620IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 36.9mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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