rhubarb surprise pie

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Marshfield, WI
Updated on Jun 6, 2016

I truly enjoy this pie! I love the tanginess of the rhubarb, and the sweetness the strawberry gelatin and streusel topping gives this pie. I like to make this pie one day in advance, and then refrigerate it overnight, so it can firm up before slicing and serving. If desired, serve the pie with a creamy whipped topping or vanilla ice cream.

prep time
cook time 50 Min
method Bake
yield 6 - 8

Ingredients

  • 3 cups - thinly sliced fresh rhubarb
  • 1 (9-inch) - unbaked pie crust (see *note)
  • 1 tsp. - all-purpose flour
  • 1 (3-oz.) - box strawberry gelatin
  • 1/2 cup - all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup - granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. - ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup - butter, melted

How To Make rhubarb surprise pie

  • Step 1
    Place the unbaked pie crust on a sheet of wax paper, and then sprinkle the teaspoon of flour over the crust. Using your hand, lightly spread the flour over the entire crust.
  • Step 2
    Place the pie crust, floured side down, inside a 9-inch pie tin, and then flute the edges of the crust.
  • Step 3
    Arrange the rhubarb in the unbaked pie crust.
  • Step 4
    Sprinkle the strawberry gelatin powder over the rhubarb.
  • Step 5
    In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon and melted butter; mix until crumbly.
  • Step 6
    Sprinkle the crumb mixture over the top of the pie.
  • Step 7
    Place the pie on a 14-inch pizza tin. (I do this incase the hot bubbly juices from the pie, runs over the edges of the crust. It's a lot easier to clean a sticky pizza pan, rather than the sticky syrup left in the bottom of your oven!)
  • Step 8
    I then place a pie shield on top the pie. I keep the pie shield on the entire time the pie is baking. This helps to prevent the edges of the crust from becoming too brown, or perhaps burnt.
  • Step 9
    Bake in a 350ºF oven for 50 minutes, or until the rhubarb is tender, and the topping is golden brown.
  • Step 10
    Cool the pie to room temperature, then chill uncovered in the refrigerator to firm up the pie before slicing and serving.
  • Step 11
    I refrigerate leftovers (uncovered) in the fridge.
  • Step 12
    *Note: The unbaked pie crust I used was store bought, and it came in a 15-ounce pkg. It contains 2 (9-inch) unbaked pie crusts.

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Category: Pies
Keyword: #rhubarb
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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