2countrefrigerated pie crustsfor a 9-inch double-crust pie
4cupstrawberrieshulled and sliced
4cuprhubarbsliced 0.5-inch thick
0.75cupgranulated sugar
0.25cuplight brown sugarpacked
0.25cupcornstarch
1tablespoonlemon juicefresh
0.5teaspoonlemon zestoptional
1teaspoonvanilla extract
0.5teaspoonground cinnamonoptional
0.25teaspoonfine salt
2tablespoonunsalted buttercut into small pieces
1largeeggfor egg wash
1tablespoonwaterfor egg wash
1tablespooncoarse sugaroptional, for sprinkling
Instructions
Preparation Steps
Preheat oven to 425 F. Place a rack in the lower third of the oven. Set a foil-lined baking sheet on the rack to catch drips.
Fit one pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, letting excess hang over the edge. Keep the second crust chilled.
In a large bowl, combine strawberries, rhubarb, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Toss until the fruit is evenly coated and the cornstarch is moistened.
Pour the filling into the lined pie dish and spread evenly. Dot the top with small pieces of butter.
Top with the second crust. For a full top, lay it over and trim to a 1-inch overhang; for a lattice, cut into strips and weave. Seal edges, then crimp.
If using a full top crust, cut 4 to 6 vents in the center to release steam.
Whisk egg and water to make an egg wash. Brush over the top crust and edges. Sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
Bake at 425 F for 15 minutes. Without opening the oven, reduce temperature to 375 F and bake 35 to 40 minutes more, until the crust is deep golden and the filling is bubbling thickly in the center.
If edges brown too quickly, shield with a pie crust shield or strips of foil during the last 20 minutes.
Transfer to a rack and cool at least 3 hours to set before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For the best texture, use rhubarb stalks that are firm and glossy, and avoid leaves. If your fruit is very juicy, add an extra 0.5 tablespoon cornstarch. The pie sets fully as it cools—cut too soon and it may be runny.