Cindy Crawfords Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Food

GRANDMA'S STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB PIE

Steps:

• Crust Preparation:
• Using 2 pastry blenders, blend the flours, sugar, shortening, butter and salt. Whisk the egg, vinegar and water in a 2-cup measure and pour over the dry ingredients incorporating all the liquid without overworking the dough. Toss the additional flour over the ball of dough and chill if possible. Divide the dough into 2 disks. Roll out 1 piece of dough to make a bottom crust. Place into a pie dish. Put dish in refrigerator to chill.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Filling Preparation:
• Mix the rhubarb, strawberries, sugar, tapioca, flour, zest and juice of lemon, dash of cinnamon, and vanilla. Mix well in a large bowl and pour out into chilled crust. Dot the top of the filling with the butter. Brush edges of pie crust with egg white wash. Roll out the other piece of dough and place over filling. Crimp to seal edges. Brush with egg white wash and garnish with large granule sugar. Collar with foil and bake at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes. Decrease temperature to 375 degrees F and bake for an additional 45 to 50 minutes, or until the filling starts bubbling. Higher altitude will take 450 degrees F and 400 degrees F respectively. Also, you can use a pie bird for extra decor. Let cool before serving.

STRAWBERRY RHUBARB PIE

Steps:

• Combine the flour, salt and butter in a large bowl. With a bench scraper or pastry cutter, cut the butter into the flour until it forms pea-size chunks. Slowly add the ice water, folding it into the flour until it comes together in a dough; be mindful not to overwork the dough. If the dough is too dry, add another tablespoon of water at a time. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Divide in half and form into disks. Wrap the two disks in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the dough rest.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Roll out one of the disks into a 12-inch round on a lightly floured work surface. Roll it up onto the rolling pin and carefully transfer to a 9-inch pie plate. Gently press the bottom crust into the plate with your fingers. Leave the edges untrimmed.
• To the bottom crust, add the rhubarb, strawberries, sugar, cinnamon, flour, salt, lemon juice and vanilla. Dot with pats of the butter.
• On the same lightly floured work surface, roll the second disk of dough into a 12-inch round. Lay the top crust over the pie and crimp the edges.
• Brush the top crust lightly with milk and sprinkle with granulated sugar. Cut vent holes in the center. Bake for 20 minutes; lower the temperature to 375 degrees F and bake for another 45 to 60 minutes, or until the filling is bubbling.
• Cool completely before serving to allow time for the filling to set up.

STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB PIE

Steps:

• Make the crust. Combine the flour, salt and butter in a large bowl. Gently cut the butter into the flour using 2 sharp knives in a crisscross motion until the butter is about the size of small peas. (The lighter the hand, the flakier the crust.) Slowly drizzle in 1/2 cup ice water and fold into the mixture with a fork until the dough comes together-you want to work the dough as little as possible. Add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if the dough is too dry. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and divide into 2 balls. Form each into a disk, wrap in plastic and refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Meanwhile, trim the rhubarb and cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Hull the strawberries and slice. Combine the rhubarb, strawberries, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt, vanilla and lemon juice in a large bowl; toss.
• Prepare the bottom crust. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Roll out 1 disk of dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch round. Roll the dough onto the rolling pin, then carefully unroll it over a 9-inch pie plate. Gently press the dough into the plate with your fingers. Add the strawberry-rhubarb filling. Do not trim the overhanging dough.
• Make the lattice. Roll out the remaining disk of dough into a 12-inch round. With an old-fashioned crimper, sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut into 1-inch-wide strips. Lay about half of the strips on the pie in one direction, about 1/2 inch apart. Fold back every other strip halfway. Lay a strip perpendicular to the first ones. Unfold the strips back over the new strip, then fold alternate strips back halfway. Add another perpendicular strip; unfold the strips back over it. Repeat to form a lattice. Pinch the overhanging top and bottom crusts together, trimming as needed, then fold the dough under itself and crimp with your fingers.
• Bake the pie. Using your fingers, pat the lattice top with milk and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Put the pie on a baking sheet and place in the preheated oven. Bake 20 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees F and bake until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling, 50 more minutes. Let cool completely before slicing.

STRAWBERRY RHUBARB PIE

Steps:

• Position a rack in the center of the oven; preheat oven to 400°F.
• In a large bowl, combine the strawberries, rhubarb, sugar, flour, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Let stand for 10 minutes to allow the fruit to release its juices.
• Meanwhile, line a 9-inch pie plate with one of the piecrusts, gently pushing it into the edges of the pan.
• Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fruit into the piecrust.
• Lay the second dough on a work surface. Using a pastry wheel, sharp knife, or a pizza wheel, cut the dough into 3/4-inch-wide strips. Arrange half of the strips across the top of the pie, spacing them about 1/2 inch apart. Arrange the remaining strips across the top in the other direction, forming a lattice pattern. Fold the edges of the bottom crust up and over the ends of the strips.
• To flute the edges: Hold the thumb and forefinger of one hand against the outer edge and use the forefinger of your other hand to gently push the other side of the dough into the small gap between your finger and thumb. Repeat around the entire edge of the pie.
• In a small bowl, beat the egg white with 1 tablespoon of water. Brush the lattice strips lightly with the egg white wash and sprinkle with 1 to 2 teaspoons of sugar. Place the pie on a baking sheet.
• Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F. Bake until the pie is golden brown and the filling is bubbling in spots, about 55 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool. Serve with whipped cream.

CINDY CRAWFORD'S STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB PIE RECIPE

Steps:

• To make the crust: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix flour and salt. Measure oil and milk together. Don't stir. Add to flour. Roll out crust between two pieces of wax paper. Makes two crusts. To make filling: Mix sugar, flour, nutmeg and cinnamon. Add fruit, stirring to coat. Can be set aside in the refrigerator and then drained later. To make the pie: Lay one crust inside a baking pie plate. Fill crust with filling. Scatter butter pieces on top. Add top crust. Pinch edges and ventilate the top. Brush top crust with milk. Sprinkle sugar on top. Bake pie on cookie sheet for 50 minutes. Can cover edges of pie crust with foil if cooking too fast. Allow to cool 1 hour before serving.