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A slice of strawberry rhubarb pie on a green plate with a scoop of ice cream and a fork on the side.
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Strawberry Rhubarb Pie with Ginger Crumb Topping

Use the best, freshest ingredients available to add extra flavor to this twist on the classic strawberry-rhubarb pie.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time3 hours
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 433

Ingredients

For the crust

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for the surface
  • 7 tablespoons (3 1/2 oz) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch (12-mm) cubes
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons ice-cold water, more as needed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar

For the filling

  • 2 1/2 cups (4 to 5 large stalks) rhubarb, sliced on the diagonal 1/4-inch (6-mm) thick
  • 2 1/2 cups hulled and halved strawberries, (if the berries are quite large, quarter them)
  • 2/3 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the crumb topping

  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 5 tablespoons (2 1/2 oz) unsalted butter, cold, cut into 1/2-inch (12-mm) pieces
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons packed dark or light brown sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
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Instructions

Make the crust

  • Place the flour, butter, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer and place in the freezer for 20 minutes.
  • Fit the stand mixer with the paddle attachment and mix the chilled ingredients on low speed until the mixture resembles coarse meal, about 2 minutes.
  • Combine the ice water and vinegar in a small measuring cup. With the mixer running, slowly add the vinegar mixture to the flour mixture, adding just enough for the mixture to come together into shaggy clumps. (If you’ve added all the liquid and the dough is still not holding together, add enough cold water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until it does cling together.)

    ☞ TESTER TIP: Be careful not to overmix the dough, or it will become tough.

  • Turn the dough out onto a large piece of plastic wrap, shape it into a 5-inch disk, and wrap it in plastic. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to a few days.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 12 1/2-inch circle about 1/8 inch thick.
  • Transfer it to a 9-inch pie dish, preferably deep-dish, by either folding the dough into quarters and unfolding it in the dish or rolling the dough around a rolling pin and unrolling it into the dish. Tuck the excess dough under the edges to create a double thickness and a smooth edge. Then pinch the dough every 2-inches to form a decorative border.
  • Refrigerate the crust while you prepare the filling and crumb topping.

Make the filling

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C) and position a rack in the center of the oven.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the rhubarb, strawberries, sugar, flour, and cinnamon and toss gently but thoroughly to combine.

Make the crumb topping

  • In another medium bowl, combine the flour, butter, sugars, ginger, and salt. Using a pastry blender or two table knives, cut the mixture until the biggest pieces of butter are something like the size of small peas. The crumb topping will still seem very dry and floury looking.

Assemble the pie

  • Spoon the filling into the pie crust, then top with the crumb mixture. Place the pie on a large rimmed baking sheet lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper and bake until the crust is dark golden brown, the filling is bubbling, and some juices are spilling over the edge, about 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack, if you can stand the wait, before slicing and serving.

Notes

    1. Pie plate--Use a deep dish pie plate and place a foil-lined baking sheet under the pie while it bakes as the filling can overflow.
    2. Let your dough rest--If you chill your pie dough overnight or longer, let it come to room temperature for 30 minutes prior to rolling, as it needs to have a bit of give. If it has been refrigerated for only a couple of hours, you can roll it out immediately.
    3. Make it crustless--If you prefer your pie be more of a crumble, skip the crust and just make the filling and topping.
    4. Storage--Leftover pie can be stored at room temperature, loosely covered, for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving/slice | Calories: 433kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 64mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 38g