This Strawberry Rhubarb Pie recipe is tried and true, with a sweet, tangy filling and an all butter homemade pie crust. Recipe includes make ahead tips and it's perfect for holidays and special occasions!
1lb.rhubarbedges trimmed, halved lengthwise and chopped into 1/2" chunks (about 3 cups)
1pint12 ounces fresh strawberries, hulled and cut into chunks (about 2 1/2 cups)
3/4cupgranulated sugar
4tablespoonscornstarch
1tablespoonorange zest
1tablespoonfresh orange juice
1largeEgg yolk combined with 1 teaspoon of water for egg wash
Instructions
Prepare pie crust as directed and chill the disks for a minimum of 30 minutes while you prepare the filling.
Double batch of Flaky Pie Crust recipe
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Combine the rhubarb, strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, orange juice, and orange zest in a large bowl. Set aside.
1 lb. rhubarb, 1 pint 12 ounces fresh strawberries, hulled and cut into chunks (about 2 1/2 cups), 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 4 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon orange zest, 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
Remove one of the pie dough disks from the refrigerator. Lightly flour a work surface and rolling pin and roll the pie crust from the center outward, clockwise at 10 minute intervals, until it's 1" larger than the width of the pie pan. Be sure to dust the rolling pin and underneath the pie crust with flour every few rolls to prevent sticking. Gently roll the pie crust loosely around the rolling pin, then unroll over the pie plate and press the crust down gently into the edges. Chill the bottom pie crust while you roll out the top crust.
Repeat the process to roll out the second pie dough disk. If you'd like to decorate the top pie crust with circles as I did here, use the bottom of a small cake decorating tip to cut the circles. Use the tip of a paring knife to ease the circles out of the bottom of the tip if they stick.
Pour the strawberry rhubarb filling into the bottom pie crust, then gently roll the top crust around the rolling pin and unroll it over the top of the filling. Trim the edges as needed, then crimp them decoratively.
Brush the egg wash evenly over the pie crust and crimped edges, then place some of the cutout circles on top of the pie and brush them with egg wash as well. If you did not cut out a circle pattern, simply cut about 3 slits into the center of the pie.
1 large Egg yolk combined with 1 teaspoon of water for egg wash
Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden brown, then place a pie shield over the edges and lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees and bake another 60-70 minutes, or until the pie is golden brown and juices are bubbling in the center. If the pie is browning too quickly, cover the top loosely with foil.
Cool on a wire rack for 3-4 hours to allow the juices to set. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream if desired and enjoy!
Notes
Pro tip: Pie crusts may be made up to 1-2 days in advance or frozen for up to 3 months. If frozen, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place the pie crust on the counter at room temperature for up to 30 minutes to soften before rolling. Use store bought pie crust if pressed for time.
It's completely normal for the juices to come up and settle into the top edges of the pie!
This strawberry rhubarb pie may be baked the day before you're ready to serve it.
The pie may be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to one week.