Description
A strawberry rhubarb pie that slices clean with a thick, jammy filling. Macerating the fruit draws out excess liquid so the cornstarch sets glossy instead of gummy. A buttery lattice crust finishes it off.
Ingredients
3 cups (340g) sliced rhubarb (1/2‑inch pieces)
3 cups (375g) fresh strawberries, halved or quartered
3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
1/4 cup (50g) packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon strawberry jam
2 1/2 cups (315g) all‑purpose flour
1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for crust)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (113g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
1/2 cup (95g) cold vegetable shortening
6–8 tablespoons ice water
1 teaspoon granulated sugar (for bottom crust)
1 large egg yolk
Coarse sugar, for sprinkling
Instructions
1. Toss rhubarb, strawberries, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, and orange juice in a large bowl. Let macerate for 30 minutes, then drain off the accumulated liquid.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter and shortening until pea‑sized pieces remain. Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough comes together. Divide in half, shape into discs, wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
3. Roll one disc to a 12‑inch circle on a floured surface. Fit into a 9‑inch pie dish, leaving a 1‑inch overhang. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon sugar on bottom. Chill.
4. Roll second disc and cut into 1‑inch strips for lattice; chill strips.
5. Stir cornstarch into drained fruit mixture. Add strawberry jam and toss to coat. Spoon filling into bottom crust, leaving behind any liquid. Dot with small pieces of cold butter.
6. Weave lattice top: Lay 5 strips across the pie, fold back every other strip, lay a cross strip, unfold, repeat. Trim overhang to 1 inch, tuck edges under, and crimp.
7. Whisk egg yolk with 1 tablespoon water. Brush lightly over lattice; sprinkle with coarse sugar.
8. Place pie on a foil‑lined baking sheet. Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 375°F and bake 45‑50 minutes more, until filling bubbles thickly in center and crust is deep golden.
9. Cool on a wire rack for at least 4 hours before slicing.
Notes
The key step is macerating the fruit for 30 minutes and discarding the liquid to avoid a runny filling.
Use cornstarch, not flour, for a clear, glossy set.
If the crust edges brown too fast, cover with foil or a pie shield.
Let cool fully before slicing, warm pie will run.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Freeze for up to 3 months, wrapped well. Reheat at 350°F for 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Rest Time: 240 min
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 43 mg
