National Rhubarb Pie Day

January 23: National Rhubarb Pie Day

National Rhubarb Pie Day

Rhubarb is an herbaceous perennial plant. It has short, thick edible rhizomes (stems) and large toxic leaves. The stalks are commonly used to make tarts and pies. Rhubarb and strawberry is a popular combination. In fat, National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day is June 9. Though rhubarb is technically a vegetable, in the United States, a New York court decided in 1947 that since it was used in the US as a fruit, it was to be counted as a fruit for the purposes of regulations and duties.

Rhubarb Custard Pie

3 cups rhubarb, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 cup granulated sugar
2-1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
pinch of salt
2 egg yolks
1 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 (9 inch) refrigerated pie dough, chilled

Place rack on the bottom of the oven. Preheat oven to 425F. Place pie dough into pie pan. Set aside. Toss rhubarb with sugar, flour, and salt. Set aside. Beat egg yolks with milk and butter until thick and frothy. Stir into rhubarb pieces. Pour rhubarb mixture into an unbaked pie shell. Cover filling with top crust. Flute and vent the pie. Bake 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 375F and bake 30 minutes. Cool slightly.

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