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CONTEST-WINNING RHUBARB MERINGUE PIE



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My husband's grandmother was an excellent cook, but she didn't always share her secrets. Luckily, we have her rhubarb pie recipe. I added one of my favorite crusts and a never-fail meringue. -Elaine Sampson, Colesburg, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

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

Steps:

  • 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 dough 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° until filling is set and the pie jiggles when gently shaken, 50-60 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine 4 teaspoons sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook until thickened, 1-2 minutes. 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 until meringue is golden brown, about 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 129mg cholesterol, Sodium 131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CONTEST-WINNING RHUBARB MERINGUE PIE



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Make and share this Contest-Winning Rhubarb Meringue Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lise in Indiana

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

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 -4 1/2 teaspoons cold water
3 -4 cups chopped fresh rhubarb (see note) or 3 -4 cups frozen rhubarb (see note)
1 cup sugar
1 dash salt
3 egg yolks
1 cup heavy whipping cream
4 teaspoons sugar
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup water
3 egg whites
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/3 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Make a pie crust: In a 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 inches 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.
  • Note: If using frozen rhubarb, measure rhubarb while still frozen, then thaw completely. Drain in a colander, but do not press liquid out.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 109.8, Sodium 132.2, Carbohydrate 51.2, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 36.2, Protein 5.1

CONTEST-WINNING RHUBARB MERINGUE PIE



Contest-Winning Rhubarb Meringue Pie image

My husband's grandmother was a great cook but 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

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 20

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
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Dash salt
3 large egg yolks
1 cup heavy whipping cream
MERINGUE:
4 teaspoons plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup water
3 large egg whites
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • 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 dough 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° until filling is set and the pie jiggles when gently shaken, 50-60 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine 4 teaspoons sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook until thickened, 1-2 minutes. 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 until meringue is golden brown, about 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Store in the refrigerator.

CONTEST-WINNING RHUBARB MERINGUE PIE



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From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories     Pies

Number Of Ingredients 20

3/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) sugar
1/4 cup(s) shortening
1 tablespoon(s) beaten egg
1/4 teaspoon(s) white vinegar
3-4 1/2 teaspoon(s) cold water
FOR THE FILLING
3 cup(s) chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
1 cup(s) sugar
2 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour
dash(es) salt
3 - egg yolks
1 cup(s) heavy whipping cream
FOR THE MERINGUE
4 teaspoon(s) plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided
2 teaspoon(s) cornstarch
1/3 cup(s) water
3 - egg whites
1/8 teaspoon(s) cream of tartar

Steps:

  • 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.

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