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Rhubarb Crumble Pie

Rhubarb shines in this scrumptious dessert. For the filling, the rhubarb is simply tossed with sugar, salt, and a bit of cornstarch. The topping can be used on any single-crust fruit pie, or on a crumble itself, naturally. Make a few extra batches and store them in the freezer for convenience; they’ll keep up to six months in airtight containers. This pie is best enjoyed the day after it’s baked; try it alone or with a scoop of vanilla (or strawberry) ice cream.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes one 9-inch pie

Ingredients

All-purpose flour, for dusting
1/2 recipe Pâte Brisée (page 322)
1Ā 3/4 pounds rhubarb, ends trimmed, cut crosswise into 3/4-inch pieces (about 6 cups)
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Pinch of salt
Crumble Topping (recipe follows)

Crumble Topping

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Pinch of salt
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
(makes 2Ā 1/2 cups)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    On a lightly floured piece of parchment, roll out dough to a 13-inch round. Fit dough into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim dough, leaving a 1-inch overhang; fold overhang under, and press gently to seal. Crimp edges, as desired. Refrigerate or freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.

    Step 2

    Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, toss rhubarb with sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Pour into pie shell; sprinkle evenly with crumble topping. Place pie plate on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet.

    Step 3

    Reduce heat to 375°F. Bake until topping is browned and crust is lightly browned, about 1 1/2 hours. (If topping or crust brown too quickly, tent pie with foil.) Let pie cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

  2. Crumble Topping

    Step 4

    In a medium bowl, mix flour, sugars, and salt until combined. With your fingertips, work in butter until large clumps form. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to use (up to 3 days).

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