Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven then reduce the heat to 180 C / Gas 4 and bake for a further 35 minutes or until juice comes out of the ventilation holes. September 21, 2015 By Annemarie Rossi This may contain affiliate links and we may receive a small commission on purchases. The leaves and root are toxic. Tart, juicy and simply perfect for spring. Tart rhubarb tempered with just enough sugar makes the season's first fruit pie. But I have a friend that is generous. Butter the pie pan. Good luck. The author adapted the pie filling from Food52. Cover with a second layer of pastry and press the edges of both upper and lower pastry layers together to seal. We have just downsized and I split one plant and transferred them to the new place. This plant was an important resource in pioneer days because it was easy to grow and it was a good source of vitamin C. This was a crucial nutrient as people on the plains fought off diseases like scurvy. It is make with 8 oz. If you prefer your pie to be more tart, you can cut out ¼ cup of sugar. Chill them in the fridge while you prepare the pie filling. The following two tabs change content below. We didn’t use store bought jelly. LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE® and associated character names, designs, images and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks owned and licensed by Friendly Family Productions, LLC. Roll the dough into a circle 2 inches wider than your pie pan (about 1/8 inch thick). When I read through these books again with my kids, I realized that the pie plant was probably rhubarb and I can’t imagine eating rhubarb without sugar. Good luck! Add water as needed to make the dough stick together into a smooth mass (about 6 tablespoons total). This rhubarb pie recipe does include a good bit of sugar to counter the tart flavor of the rhubarb. just not my thing. Place the bottom layer into the prepared pie dish and place in the fridge, while making the filling. Let mixture stand 5 minutes and then cook mixture to boiling over med heat until rhubarb is soft cool to room temp. The author drew ideas and inspiration from The Little House Cookbook: Frontier Foods from Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Classic Stories by Barbara M. Walker (New York: Harper & Row, 1979). I make a Rhubarb Custard Pie, of course homemade crust and I top it with a Brown Sugar Crumb topping. Do you grow rhubarb in your garden or like to cook with it? Growing up my mom had a huge garden with rhubarb and a strawberry patch. I usually make rhubarb custard pie. Be the first to hear about new events, recipe ideas and Taste of Granor farm dinners, 2 balls pie dough (see Old Fashioned Pie Dough recipe), rolled to 1/8" thick, 6 cups rhubarb cut into 1 inch pieces (if you are short on rhubarb, add enough raspberries or other berries to make the volume), Roasted Roots with Lentils, Brown Butter Fried Sage and Pecans, Roasted Parsnips with Coriander and Lemon, Combine the cut rhubarb with the sugar, cornstarch, slat and vanilla and toss to coat, Lay one of the sheets of dough into a 9" pie tin, Fill with the rhubarb mixture and then lay the next layer of dough over the top, Crimp the edges and freeze for at least 20 minutes (but preferably overnight), Brush the top of the pie with pie wash or a splash of milk and sprinkle with a handful of sugar and then cut vents in the top crust, Bake until the crust is golden brown and the rhubarb juices are bubbling through the vents (about 45 minutes). “There was pie plant in the garden; she must make a couple of pies.”. Something went wrong. My husband loved it and I use to have large plant at my old house but can’t seem to get it to grow on my side of the mountain. We are located 7 miles east of Red Arrow Highway on Warren Woods Road, between Log Cabin Road and Pardee Road. In The First Four Years, we learn about Laura’s life as a new wife on the South Dakota prairie. Laura thought those first bites must have tasted awful. Coming from Chicago, the farm is accessible from the Union Pier exit off I-94, roughly 90 minutes from the Loop. Hi Laura my name is Jenny and I’m looking to make a strawberry rhubarb pie and I don’t know of a good one can you please help me ? ago. Pie plant is a nickname used for rhubarb often seen in 19th-century cookbooks. Dust the counter top with flour and roll each ball into the size of your pie dish, adding an extra 5cm all the way around. Prepare a cup of ice water. visiting these historic Little House sites. Rhubarb is such an easy plant to grow in cooler climates, and this is a simple recipe that highlights this unique plant. Copyright © 2015-2020 Friendly Family Productions, LLC Contributors | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Licensing | Newsletters. To make the filling, stir together the rhubarb, sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a large bowl and set aside. Did not realize rhubarb is also known as pie plant. If you’re not in the mood for rhubarb cake, this homemade strawberry rhubarb pie with cream is the perfect dessert to share on late spring evenings.We love to sit on our porch in the cool breeze and enjoy a slice among friends. As long as I can remember we had rhubarb on my Dad’s farm. https://www.homemade-dessert-recipes.com/rhubarb-pie-recipes.html instant tapioca 1 1/2 cup of water. The email addresses you've entered will not be stored and will only be used to send this email. Combine the flour, salt and sugar in a large bowl. See other Little House on the Prairie recipes for amazing old-fashioned foods. OH MY GOSH….. there is absolutely nothing better than STRAIGHT rhubarb pie, this has been my all time favorite pie since I was a small child & that was more than 65 yrs. See the world Laura lived in by visiting these historic Little House sites. After years of living on the plains with her parents, Laura finally settled into a house of her own with Almanzo. Yikes! And what a great name it is for a sour stalk that bakes easily into pie. Dust a work surface lightly with flour and flatten one ball of dough on it. Can’t wait for it to grow enough to make pies. She lives in the Boston area with her husband and two children. Trim with a knife around the pan edge. Everyone was asking for my recipe saying it was the best cherry pie I have ever had! When you harvest your rhubarb it is best to pull it out, grabbing towards the base of the stalk. She made strawberry rhubarb jam. We’ve done it! Annemarie’s work has been featured in many places, including the Non-GMO Cookbook, Edible Boston magazine, Fox News Online, Babble, and Huffington Post. We carefully captured that old-fashioned taste of savory tart rhubarb perfectly balanced with just the right amount of sugar. My 8 year old granddaughter says it is “almost her favorite pie, only my Lemon is better”. So please make sure you cut it all off. Put a little manure around the plant to feed in the spring. Privacy policy, So heartwarming! This old fashioned rhubarb pie is a heart warming, egg-free pie that reminds me of my grand mam. Love watching Little House and learning about the real family from your articles. I agree, But you have to really love it. In a large bowl, mix the diced rhubarb, flour, sugar and cinnamon. Rhubarb needs sun. Once I had my own home I also grew rhubarb. Old fashioned strawberry rhubarb pie made with tart rhubarb and sweet strawberries in a homemade pie filling. We're proud to create the highest quality pies. My family always made it straight but usually as a custard pie. I am also very fond of black earth. Chill the crust ingredients, along with a 2 quart bowl, in the refrigerator. So many recipes you see now & even in the pastry shops have other fruit mixed in…. Gather the dough and separate into two balls (if the dough crumbles easily, add a little more water). The finest rhubarb tucked into the flaky buttery goodness of our handmade piecrust creates a refreshingly tart taste so enticing that every bite bites back. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ©2020 Allrecipes.com, Inc. Preheat the oven to 230 C / Gas 8. Remove the pastry dish from the fridge and spoon in the filling. Notes: Little House on the Prairie Cinnamon Chicken, Little House on the Prairie Old Fashioned Pumpkin Pie Recipe. Any ideas what might work if I decide to try again? If you can find a friend that is willing to share or split a plant or two try again. Vent the top crust by slashing it in a simple design or piercing it a few times with a fork. This rhubarb pie recipe does include a good bit of sugar to counter the tart flavor of the rhubarb. Mix the flour, salt, and sugar together in the chilled bowl. Forgot to tell how much Rhubarb About 5 cups. Her website provides recipes and tips to help families eat healthy food on a budget. Prepare a cup of ice water. He also likes strawberry-rhubarb, but I’m a purest…like mine just rhubarb. Transfer the dough by folding it in quarters, placing it in the pan, and unfolding. Don't skimp on the cornstarch, it what keeps the pie from having a soggy bottom!