cherry rhubarb crumb pie

Kutztown, PA
Updated on Sep 8, 2013

I'm not sure of the origin of this recipe. I remember my mother making it in the 1970's to use the abundance of rhubarb in our garden. Most home cooks made Strawberry Rhubarb Pie, but this recipe calls for cherry pie filling instead of strawberries. It's truly my favorite fruit pie.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 - frozen deep dish pie shell
  • PIE FILLING
  • 3 cups sliced rhubarb
  • 1 can cherry pie filling (21 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons quick cooking tapioca
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • CRUMB TOPPING
  • 1/2 package dry pie crust mix (11 ounces)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cold water

How To Make cherry rhubarb crumb pie

  • Step 1
    Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Remove pie crust from freezer and let set out on counter top while preparing pie filling.
  • Step 2
    In a large bowl, combine the rhubarb, cherry pie filling, sugar, tapioca and almond extract. Let set on counter for 15-20 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Meanwhile, prepare crumb topping: in a medium bowl, combine the pie crust mix, sugar and cold water (1 teaspoon at a time). Toss with fork until crumbs form.
  • Step 4
    When ready, fill pie crust with rhubarb mixture and top with crumbs. Spread evenly over top.
  • Step 5
    Bake for 40-45 minutes or until hot and bubbly and crumbs are starting to brown.
  • Step 6
    Remove from oven and cool before serving.

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Keyword: #rhubarb
Keyword: #cherries
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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