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Rhubarb Pie, a homemade from-scratch recipe

November 29, 2012 By Jelli 19 Comments

basic double crust rhubarb pie recipe

I grew up with rhubarb pie. The sweet and tart flavor of homemade from-scratch rhubarb pie is just plain tasty—but really difficult to explain to someone like my husband who’s never even seen rhubarb. The plant isn’t native to his native Costa Rica, so when I managed to get my hands on a plentiful bunch of rhubarb this month, I decided it was time to introduce Husband to the down home goodness of a slice of basic rhubarb pie. He didn’t object.

I’d love to tell you that this is my great-great grandma’s recipe passed down for generations, but the truth is, I made it up as I went, and boy, it was yummy! This really is a back-to-basics rhubarb pie, as I steered clear of the bells and whistles concocting the recipe. It is a bit on the tart side (per my gusto) so if you’re a sugary sweet toothed pie lover, be sure to add a third cup more sugar or so. This pie was perfect served warm alongside a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream. Do yourself a favor, and find someone who’s new to rhubarb. It’s a great excuse to bake the pie!rhubarb pie scratch

 

Rhubarb Pie
 
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Author: Jelli
Ingredients
  • --CRUST--
  • 2 c. flour
  • 2 T. powdered sugar
  • ⅔ c. shortening
  • 2 t. white vinegar
  • 3-4 T. water
  • pinch salt
  • --FILLING--
  • 4 c. chopped rhubarb
  • 5 T. flour
  • 1 c. sugar
  • pinch salt
  • --GARNISH--
  • egg white
  • sugar
Instructions
  1. Prepare the crust in a large mixing bowl by adding the flour, salt, powdered sugar, and shortening. Cut in the shortening using your fingertips or a pastry cutter. Personally, I really like to get my fingers dirty on this one. Stop when the mixture resembles gravel and add the vinegar and water. Stir with a sturdy spoon until it comes together. If you squeeze the dough, it should form a messy ball. If not, add a tablespoon more water until it does. Roll out half the dough, place in pie tin, and refrigerate both the tin and the leftover pastry dough. Preheat oven to 425F.
  2. Chop rhubarb and toss into a large bowl with flour, sugar, and salt. Stir together and pour into pie crust. Roll out second pie crust and gently place over the top of the filling. Fold the excess edge of the crust over and under the bottom crust as much as possible and flute (or not). Brush pie with egg white and sprinkle with sugar.
  3. Bake pie 15 minutes at 425F and then reduce heat to 375F and bake 45-50 minutes more. Allow to cool at least 30 minutes before cutting, to let the rhubarb pie set up. Serve with generous scoops of vanilla ice cream. Mmm!
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basic rhubarb pie recipe

 

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About Jelli

Jelli is a blogging veteran and avid baker who’s been selling sweets to feed her chocolate addiction for 8+ years. When the polka dotted apron’s hanging up, she’s a full-time mama to three kidlets enjoying the crazy days of motherhood and pumping out brownie recipes from her sunny Costa Rican kitchen.

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Comments

  1. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    November 29, 2012 at 6:15 pm

    Oh wow – that sounds awesome.

    Reply
    • Jelli says

      November 29, 2012 at 6:19 pm

      If you’re a rhubarb fan, it’s a definite winner. In fact, even without the egg wash and sugar decorating, it’s a really pretty slice of YUM! Thanks for visiting, Robin. If you try the recipe, let me know what you think!

      Reply
  2. Heather @ It's A Long Story says

    November 29, 2012 at 10:40 pm

    Oooh, looks good! My favorite is to add strawberries!

    Reply
    • Jelli says

      November 30, 2012 at 8:30 am

      I like it with strawberries too, but find that I’m really a rhubarb pie purist these days. Of course, you could always toss in a cup of sliced berries and add a wee bit more sugar for (almost) instant strawberry-rhubarb pie gratification. Thanks for stopping by, Heather!

      Reply
  3. Yen says

    November 29, 2012 at 11:54 pm

    I’ve seen Rhubarb, but I have absolutely no clue what it tastes like!!

    Reply
    • Jelli says

      November 30, 2012 at 8:28 am

      It’s not very good to nibble on like celery, but baked into a pie, it’s a fresh, tart & yummy dessert. You should try it. You just might love it!

      Reply
  4. Anne Kimball says

    November 30, 2012 at 9:27 am

    Hi Jelli, I’m Anne from Life on the Funny Farm (http://annesfunnyfarm.blogspot.com), and I’m visiting from Thumping Thursday.

    I don’t think I’ve ever tried rhubarb pie, but I’ve certainly heard of it. Your recipe looks amazing, and I think I’ll have to try it!

    Anyway, thanks for posting this. If you’ve never visited yet, I hope you can pop by my blog sometime to say hi…

    Reply
    • Jelli says

      November 30, 2012 at 1:10 pm

      Hi Anne! Thanks for stopping by from the hop. If you try the pie, be sure to tell me what you think! Have a super weekend.

      Reply
  5. Ashlee says

    November 30, 2012 at 1:44 pm

    Hey thanks for stopping by the hop today I just had to come and check your blog out as well! GREAT BLOG! So stinkin cute love everything and this recipe looks fantastic!
    Nice to meet ya

    Reply
    • Jelli says

      December 1, 2012 at 7:51 pm

      Wow, thanks, Ashlee! Glad you stopped by today. I appreciate the visit.

      Reply
  6. nicole says

    November 30, 2012 at 4:37 pm

    I have never, ever had rhubarb anything. this pie looks amazing.

    Aloha Sweet Friend,
    We are gathering for An Aloha Affair , a sweet sort of mingling and sharing and growing together. I would so love it if you’d join us. You will always be welcome, anytime. Save ya a seat?…

    xo,
    Nicole
    localsugarhawaii.com

    Reply
    • Jelli says

      December 1, 2012 at 7:50 pm

      Thanks for the invitation, Nicole. Hope you do manage to try rhubarb sometime!

      Reply
  7. cjean says

    January 24, 2013 at 8:38 am

    LOVE me some Rhubarb Pie! Hope my plant survives the winter… i forgot to fertilize in the Fall…

    Reply
    • Jelli says

      January 24, 2013 at 11:44 am

      I’ve got hope for your rhubarb. Growing up, our neighbor had some that pretty much grew wild and found it’s way back to health every spring. Hope you love the pie too! Thank you for stopping by!dw

      Reply
    • Jelli says

      January 24, 2013 at 11:44 am

      I’ve got hope for your rhubarb. Growing up, our neighbor had some that pretty much grew wild and found it’s way back to health every spring. Hope you love the pie too! Thank you for stopping by!dw

      Reply
  8. Cat-Rica, Cathy Weninger says

    August 4, 2013 at 8:52 am

    Hi Jelli,
    Did you actually find rhubarb here in Costa Rica? I live in Guanacaste but would travel to find it.
    Thanks, Cat

    Reply
    • Jelli says

      August 4, 2013 at 10:17 am

      Cathy, there is a vendor at the feria in Guadalupe that sells rhubarb when it’s in season. Currently, it’s not 😉 I have a friend who loves making strawberry rhubarb jam (a gringo, for sure!) who tipped me off on the rhubarb seller. If ever you’re in San Jose I’d be happy to ask the man to bring extra the week before you’d be in town so that he’d be stocked for you. Just email me!

      Reply
  9. Yvette Butterfly says

    July 7, 2015 at 2:40 pm

    I have to say I have always had strawberry rhubarb pie but I made this and per your suggestion added 1/2 cup more sugar for more sweetness. It was PERFECT. My hubby loves it and I have made it three times this spring/summer. I have lots of rhubarb and plan on planting more so I can keep up with family and friends. The hubby has been freezing as much as he can so I can make it this winter. Thank you for posting this recipe. 🙂

    Reply
    • Jelli says

      July 7, 2015 at 2:54 pm

      Yay! Yvette, I am SUPER excited that you have made this recipe successfully so many times AND that you came back to let me know about it. What a day-brightener! I’m really glad that you and your husband enjoy the rhubarb pie. Before baking this, I’d only had strawberry rhubarb too, but knowing how much I heart rhubarb (and how expensive berries can be!) this pie came about. Have a beautiful week and thank you again for taking a minute out of your day to share some positive feedback.

      Reply

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