Orange-kissed Strawberry Rhubarb Pie |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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The hint of orange in this pie really brings out the fresh flavors of the fruits. It is one of the best pies I have ever made. Ingredients:
4 cups rhubarb; cut in 1/2 slices |
2 cups fresh strawberries; cut in quarters |
1 1/2 cups sugar |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind |
1/4 cup tapioca |
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg |
1/4 cup fresh orange juice |
2 tablespoons butter |
1 tablespoon milk |
1 tablespoon sugar; for sprinkling |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, mix together sugar, salt, nutmeg, tapioca, and orange rind.
2. Gently mix in the fruit and orange juice.
3. Pour filling into pastry lined 10-inch pie plate, dot with butter.
4. Cover with top crust, flute edges.
5. Brush top crust with milk, sprinkle with sugar and cut vents.
6. Bake at 400ยบ for 40 to 50 minutes or until top crust is browned and filling bubbles.
7. Cover edges of crust with foil strips if it begins to get too brown.
8. NOTES : Excellent made with Oatmeal Pastry with 1 tablespoon orange rind added to the pastry.
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