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Rhubarb Pie

Rhubarb always makes me think of when I was growing up back in Scotland. My dad grew rhubarb in the yard and when it was ready, we would pull off the stalks and dip them in sugar. Maybe theres a connection with the rhubarb and dental industries, dare I say cavities.

 Rhubarb wasn't such a scarce ingredient back home as it seems to be here in the U.S. and another thing I remember is that rhubarb was always just rhubarb. It wasn't mixed with much else and always stood on it's own. There was no strawberry rhubarb or mixed berry and rhubarb so when I woke up this morning and decided I needed to make pie today, it was just going to be straight up rhubarb.

Well the pie tasted good, not too tart or sweet and smelled like it should but my fruit went south, it sagged. I followed the recipe from my Pie and Pastry Bible to the letter but to no avail. I'm not too disappointed as it will still be eaten, but I'm left wondering if the rhubarb missed his old friend the strawberry, just to help him stand up and be the proud pie he wanted to be.
Next time I'll try cutting bigger chunks and possibly teaming up with another fruit.

















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9 comments:

  1. Mehjabeen ArifApril 21, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    love the pictures.. like u said, it did miss its friend :) do u mind sharing the pie recipe pls ?? just the crust ??

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  2. kellypeaApril 21, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    I've never made a rhubarb pie before and have only tasted it once. I remember it being quite tart, so since you've mentioned it's not too tart or sweet, I'm thinking I should give it a go!

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  3. Sinful Southern SweetsApril 21, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    I've never played around with rhubarb. I don't know why, just never experienced it. Changing that soon. Your pie looks divine!

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  4. ambyrApril 21, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    I hated rhubarb when I was a kid. My grandpa had it growing in the yard and my grandma would make all kinds of things with it, jam, sauce, pie, misc other stuff. I never liked it. But now I think I might try again, as I like tart stuff. But maybe I'll start with a mixed batch- or just crash your kitchen and taste your pie :)

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  5. Jessica | CajunliciousApril 21, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    These picture are amazing! Again, I love your comments! I will box it up and send to you if you send this to me.

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  6. Gerry @Foodness GraciousApril 22, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Thanks for the comments! Mehjabeen, here is the crust recipe- 1 cup AP flour, 1/2 tsp salt, 1tsp sugar, 8tbsp butter, 3tbsp iced water,combine flour, salt, sugar in a processor for about 10 secs, then add the butter until its kinda like breadcrumbs. Add the iced water and work into a ball, throw it in the fridge for 30 mins and its ready, this will make 1 base for a 9inch pie, I usually double it.
    Cajunlicious, ummm the pie is gone..(wipes crumbs from face)

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  7. teresaApril 22, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    how gorgeous! i love rhubarb pie, you've got a great blog!

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  8. SuzyEatsApril 23, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    looks great!

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  9. Mehjabeen ArifApril 23, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Thanks for the pie recipe..

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