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Rhubarb Meringue Pie Recipe

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My husband’s grandmother was a great cook and didn’t always share her secrets, so we are fortunate to have her recipe for rhubarb cream pie. I added one of my favorite crusts and a never-fail meringue. —Elaine Sampson, Colesburg, Iowa

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Rhubarb Meringue Pie Recipe

Prep: 50 min. + chilling Bake: 65 min. + cooling

Yield: 6-8 Servings

50 65 115

Ingredients

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1 tablespoon beaten egg
1/4 teaspoon white vinegar
3 to 4-1/2 teaspoons cold water
FILLING:
3 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Dash salt
3 egg yolks
1 cup heavy whipping cream
MERINGUE:
4 teaspoons plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup water
3 egg whites
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar

Directions

In a small bowl, combine flour, salt and sugar; cut in shortening until crumbly. Combine egg and vinegar; sprinkle over crumb mixture. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Cover and chill for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Trim to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges.
Place rhubarb in crust. Whisk the sugar, flour, salt, egg yolks and cream; pour over rhubarb. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a knife comes out clean.
In a small saucepan, combine 4 teaspoons sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Cool to room temperature.
In a small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until frothy. Add cornstarch mixture; beat on high until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved.
Spread evenly over hot filling, sealing edges to crust. Bake for 15 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Editor's Note: If using frozen rhubarb, measure rhubarb while still frozen, then thaw completely. Drain in a colander, but do not press liquid out.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 388 calories, 19 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 129 mg cholesterol, 131 mg sodium, 50 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Rhubarb Meringue Pie in Taste of Home April/May 2006, p31

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Reviewed on May. 28, 2013 by linnylou306

I threw out my old rhubarb cream custard pie recipe and will now use this one. Awesome!!

Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2012 by kshea

Very good.

Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2012 by lsteen

This is a great pie recipe. I had to bake it a bit longer than the recipe calls for - and the knife never did come out clean. I baked it until the crust looked done - about 70 min. in my 1950 gas oven. The pie set up nicely as it cooled. The meringue recipe is amazing. The meringue will hold up for 3 or 4 days (if your pie lasts that long!) I have made this pie for several occasions and it is a huge hit every time. My guests often tell me that this is the best pie they have ever eaten. A winner for sure.

Reviewed on May. 24, 2012 by Loufrommaine

The taste is very similar to lemon merengue, with the sour taste of the rhubarb. It tastes wonderful, though it is a bit sugary for me. I wouldn't try to cut down on the sugar though because rhubarb is so sour. All in all it is a delicious pie.

Reviewed on Sep. 07, 2011 by lccooper65

even if you don't like rhubarb....WOW it's so good,

Reviewed on Sep. 07, 2011 by lccooper65

I'm not all that crazy about rhubarb, but this pie is WOW, my friend and her husband are also not rhubarb fans and they were in awe!!!! I'm making again today and have even planted my own rhubarb plant.

Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2011 by scomar02

Awesome recipe!! First time making a meringue pie but this was VERY easy and I would have to agree it tastes even better when cold!!

Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2010 by patcleans

This pie is absolutely wonderful! As it turns out I had an overabundance of rhubarb so even halving the ingredients again (also have a large deep pie dish) it turned out superb! A marvelous meringue recipe - as she said 'fool proof'. Thank you for including it in your cooking school book.

Reviewed on May. 06, 2010 by sewamania

My mother made this pie and it was wonderful. I grew eating rhubarb and love its tangy flavor. This pie is perfect just as it is.

Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2010 by ocpmom

love this pie - the meringue is the best recipe I've found - really holds up

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