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Old Fashioned Rhubarb Pie Recipe

Old Fashioned Rhubarb Pie Recipe With Custard Filling

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This old fashioned rhubarb pie has a creamy custard filling, fresh rhubarb, and a buttery brown sugar crumble topping. It bakes up golden and satisfying with a slightly jiggly center that sets as it cools. Simple ingredients, big flavor.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
  • 4 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (for filling)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie pan. Spread the chopped rhubarb in an even layer over the bottom of the crust.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, white sugar, sour cream, and 1/3 cup flour until smooth. Pour the mixture over the rhubarb.
  4. In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup flour and brown sugar. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle it evenly over the top of the pie.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes at 450 degrees F. Then reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking for about 40 minutes, until the edges have puffed and the topping is golden. The center may still look slightly jiggly.
  6. Remove from the oven and let the pie cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh rhubarb for the best flavor and texture. Frozen rhubarb can work but may release more liquid.
  • Do not skip cooling completely. The filling sets as it cools, and cutting too early will cause it to fall apart.
  • The center will look slightly underdone when you pull it from the oven. That is normal.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • You can use a store-bought or homemade pie crust for this recipe.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 48g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 65g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg