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Classic Rhubarb Pie

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May 28, 2016
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Let’s get ready for the second round of our »Bake Together – The baking surprise«! The monthly baking event from »Zimtkeks & Apfeltarte« and »Moi«! It’s hard to believe there are already four weeks between the first recipe and now! Well, let’s get to the new one, you probably noticed already… it’s a delicious Classic Rhubarb Pie! One of my favorite pies ever!

Classic Rhubarb Pie | Bake to the roots
Classic Rhubarb Pie | Bake to the roots

Maybe I should explain again for those that haven’t seen the last post – once a month Andrea from Zimtkeks & Apfeltarte and I are baking at the same time, having the same topic but everybody makes whatever he/she wants with it. It could be the same or something entirely different. You never know…

We both don’t know what the other one is doing until both recipes are out. Last time the topic was »Strawberry Cheesecake«. I made this Strawberry Ombre Cheesecake (if you want to know more about the event, go to the recipe and you will see) and Andrea made this No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake. Both are similar recipes without baking but unique in the way they were prepared.

Bake Together - The Baking Surprise
Bake Together – The Baking Surprise

So today I have rhubarb pie for you. I am a huge rhubarb fan as you probably know already and I could not resist to make this our topic for today. I am honest with you – this is not the most beautiful rhubarb pie I have ever made. The lattice topping worked out pretty well, but while baking, the edge broke on one side and fell down (did you notice?).

I also don’t like the color of the rhubarb filling that much. Fresh rhubarb looks sooooo good. Bright red and green, but as soon as it’s cooked or baked it turns into a brownish mess. You can add some strawberries or raspberries to the filling to get some color back. Unfortunately, I had none of those at home on baking day, so it looks not as good as it could. But it still tastes great.

Classic Rhubarb Pie | Bake to the roots
Classic Rhubarb Pie | Bake to the roots

If you ever get hold of raspberry/strawberry rhubarb (that’s a special variety of rhubarb) – use it! It’s red all the way through and keeps the color much better. Unfortunately I only found it once at a farmer’s market here in Berlin.

Anyway. The pie is not overly sweet, which we like a lot here. If your rhubarb is very tart/sour, add some more sugar or omit the lemon juice. That should help if you prefer it a bit sweeter. You might have to experiment a bit. But now to the recipe. I’m out. As soon as Andrea posts her recipe, you will find it HERE. Have a nice weekend folks!

Classic Rhubarb Pie | Bake to the roots
Classic Rhubarb Pie | Bake to the roots

INGREDIENTS / ZUTATEN

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For the crust:
2 1/2 cups (325g) all-purpose flour*
1 tbsp. sugar (fine)*
1 tsp. salt
1 cup (230g) cold butter, diced
1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar*
5-6 tbsp. ice water

For the filling:
30 oz. (800g) fresh rhubarb, washed diced
3/4 cup (150g) muscovado sugar*
1/2 cup (50g) sugar (fine)*
1/4 tsp. allspice*
1/4 tsp. ground cardamom*
1/4 tsp. ground ginger*
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. Speisestärke*
1/2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 medium egg

For the decoration:
1 small egg
1 tsp. water
some coarse sugar (optional)

Für den Boden:
325g Mehl (Type 405)*
1 EL Zucker (fein)*
1 TL Salz
230g Butter, in Stücken
1 EL Apfelessig*
5-6 EL Eiswasser

Für die Füllung:
800g Rhabarber, gewaschen und gewürfelt
150g Mascobado Zucker*
50g Zucker (fein)*
1/4 TL Piment*
1/4 TL Kardamom*
1/4 TL Ingwer*, gemahlen
1/2 TL Salz
2 EL Speisestärke*
1/2 EL Zitronensaft
1 Ei (M)

Für die Dekoration:
1 Ei (S)
1 TL Wasser
etwas grober Zucker (optional)

Classic Rhubarb Pie | Bake to the roots
Classic Rhubarb Pie | Bake to the roots
Classic Rhubarb Pie | Bake to the roots
Classic Rhubarb Pie | Bake to the roots

DIRECTIONS / ZUBEREITUNG

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1. Add the flour, sugar and salt to a large bowl and mix to combine. Add the butter in small pieces and toss it in the butter to cover it with the flour mixture. Next, cut the butter into pea-size pieces using a pastry blender* or knife. Mix vinegar and ice water (e.g. in a small glass) and add 1-2 tablespoons at a time to the bowl and rub it into the flour mixture with your fingers until the dough starts coming together. If there are still some dry spots, that’s ok. The dough should not feel wet. Shape it into a ball, flatten it a bit and wrap it in plastic wrap. Place in the fridge for at least 1 hour (up to two days).

2. Grease a pie dish (23cm)* and set aside. Roll out 1/2 of the dough on a floured surface. Place it in the pie dish and press it to the bottom and sides. The dough should overlap a bit around the edges. Roll out the remaining dough and cut it into stripes for the lattice topping. Place everything in the fridge until needed.

3. Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F). Wash the rhubarb, cut off the ends and cut it into small pieces, and add it to a large bowl. Mix the sugars, allspice, ground cardamom, ginger, salt and cornstarch in a bowl until well combined. Add to the rhubarb and toss until it is completely covered with the sugar mixture. Add the lemon juice and egg and mix until well combined. Pour the filling into the pie crust, create a lattice top with the dough stripes and seal the edges any way you like with a nice pattern. Place in the fridge for about 10 minutes.

4. Whisk the egg with the water and brush the pastry with it. Sprinkle with some coarse sugar (optional). Place the pie on the lowest rack of the oven and bake it for 20-25 minutes. When the time is over, reduce the temperature to 190°C (375°F), move the pie to the rack in the middle of the oven and bake it for another 30-35 minutes. The pie should get a nice golden color. In case it gets too dark, cover it with some aluminum foil and continue baking. Take it out of the oven and let it cool down for 2-3 hours on a wire rack. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream and store leftovers in the fridge.

1. Das Mehl mit Zucker und Salz in einer großen Schüssel vermischen. Die Butter in kleinen Stücken zugeben und darin schwenken, bis die Butter rundum mit Mehl bedeckt ist. Die Butter nun mit einem Teigmischer* (oder Messer) in erbsengroße Stücke zerteilen. Den Essig mit dem Eiswasser vermischen (z.B. in einem kleinen Glas) und 1–2 Esslöffel davon zur Schüssel zugeben und mit Mehl und Butter zwischen den Fingern verreiben. Schrittweise mehr Flüssigkeit zugeben, bis der Teig langsam zusammenhält. Falls noch ein paar trockene Stellen im Teig zu sehen sind, ist das ok. Hauptsache, es fühlt sich nicht feucht an. Den Teig zu einer Kugel formen und platt drücken, in Klarsichtfolie einwickeln und für mindestens 1 Stunde (bis zu 2 Tage) in den Kühlschrank legen.

2. Eine 23cm Pieform* einfetten und zur Seite stellen. Etwa die Hälfte des Teiges auf einer bemehlten Fläche ausrollen und dann in die Form legen und an die Ränder drücken. Der Teig sollte dabei etwas über die Form überlappen. Den restlichen Teig ebenfalls ausrollen und dann in Streifen für das Gittermuster ausschneiden. Alles bis zur weiteren Verwendung in den Kühlschrank stellen.

3. Den Ofen auf 220°C (425°F) Ober-/Unterhitze vorheizen. Den Rhabarber waschen, die Enden abschneiden und in kleine Stücke schneiden. Die beiden Zuckersorten mit Piment, Kardamom, Ingwer, Salz und Speisestärke in einer großen Schüssel mischen und den Rhabarber darin schwenken. Zitronensaft und das Ei zugeben und alles gut vermischen. Die Füllung in die Pie-Form schütten und das Gittermuster darauf konstruieren. Den Rand zusammendrücken und mit einem schönen Muster verzieren. Noch einmal für etwa 10 Minuten in den Kühlschrank stellen.

4. Ei mit etwas Wasser verquirlen und den Teig damit bestreichen. Alles mit etwas grobem Zucker bestreuen (optional) und auf der untersten Schiene des Ofens für etwa 20-25 Minuten backen. Nach dieser Zeit die Temperatur auf 190°C (375°F) reduzieren und den Kuchen jetzt in der Mitte des Ofens platzieren. Für weitere 30-35 Minuten backen. Der Kuchen/Pie sollte eine schöne goldbraune Farbe bekommen haben. Sollte er beim Backen doch zu dunkel werden, einfach mit Alufolie abdecken und weiterbacken. Den fertigen Pie aus dem Ofen nehmen und für 2-3 Stunden abkühlen lassen. Mit Schlagsahne oder Vanilleeis servieren und Reste dann im Kühlschrank aufbewahren.

Classic Rhubarb Pie | Bake to the roots
Classic Rhubarb Pie | Bake to the roots
Classic Rhubarb Pie | Bake to the roots
Classic Rhubarb Pie | Bake to the roots

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A classic rhubarb pie with a lattice topping. Best when served with some whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. So good! A spring highlight!


Ingredients

For the crust:
2 1/2 cups (325g) all-purpose flour*
1 tbsp. sugar (fine)*
1 tsp. salt
1 cup (230g) cold butter, diced
1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar*
5-6 tbsp. ice water

For the filling:
30 oz. (800g) fresh rhubarb, washed diced
3/4 cup (150g) muscovado sugar*
1/2 cup (50g) sugar (fine)*
1/4 tsp. allspice*
1/4 tsp. ground cardamom*
1/4 tsp. ground ginger*
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. Speisestärke*
1/2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 medium egg

For the decoration:
1 small egg
1 tsp. water
some coarse sugar (optional)


Instructions

1. Add the flour, sugar and salt to a large bowl and mix to combine. Add the butter in small pieces and toss it in the butter to cover it with the flour mixture. Next, cut the butter into pea-size pieces using a pastry blender* or knife. Mix vinegar and ice water (e.g. in a small glass) and add 1-2 tablespoons at a time to the bowl and rub it into the flour mixture with your fingers until the dough starts coming together. If there are still some dry spots, that’s ok. The dough should not feel wet. Shape it into a ball, flatten it a bit and wrap it in plastic wrap. Place in the fridge for at least 1 hour (up to two days).

2. Grease a pie dish (23cm)* and set aside. Roll out 1/2 of the dough on a floured surface. Place it in the pie dish and press it to the bottom and sides. The dough should overlap a bit around the edges. Roll out the remaining dough and cut it into stripes for the lattice topping. Place everything in the fridge until needed.

3. Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F). Wash the rhubarb, cut off the ends and cut it into small pieces, and add it to a large bowl. Mix the sugars, allspice, ground cardamom, ginger, salt and cornstarch in a bowl until well combined. Add to the rhubarb and toss until it is completely covered with the sugar mixture. Add the lemon juice and egg and mix until well combined. Pour the filling into the pie crust, create a lattice top with the dough stripes and seal the edges any way you like with a nice pattern. Place in the fridge for about 10 minutes.

4. Whisk the egg with the water and brush the pastry with it. Sprinkle with some coarse sugar (optional). Place the pie on the lowest rack of the oven and bake it for 20-25 minutes. When the time is over, reduce the temperature to 190°C (375°F), move the pie to the rack in the middle of the oven and bake it for another 30-35 minutes. The pie should get a nice golden color. In case it gets too dark, cover it with some aluminum foil and continue baking. Take it out of the oven and let it cool down for 2-3 hours on a wire rack. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream and store leftovers in the fridge.


Notes

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