Description
A delicious homemade Cherry Rhubarb Pie featuring a flaky, buttery crust and a sweet-tart filling made from fresh cherries and rhubarb. Perfect for family gatherings and cozy desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup ice water
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 2 cups diced rhubarb
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, stirring just until the dough comes together. Divide the dough into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cherries, rhubarb, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss to coat the fruit evenly.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one of the dough discs to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Press the dough into the bottom and up the sides of the dish.
- Pour the fruit filling into the crust and dot with butter.
- Roll out the second dough disc and cut into strips. Create a lattice pattern over the pie. Brush the lattice with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly. Cover the edges with foil halfway through baking if they brown too quickly.
- Let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
- Keep the butter cold for a flaky crust.
- Use fresh or frozen cherries, but drain frozen cherries well.
- Add a pinch of ground ginger for extra warmth.
- For a thicker filling, add a tablespoon of tapioca starch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg