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A slice of fruit pie with a golden, flaky crust and vibrant red filling sits on a white plate—the perfect showcase for any classic rhubarb pie recipe—with the rest of the pie visible in the background.
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Rhubarb Pie

This easy rhubarb pie recipe is perfectly tart and sweet with a flaky crust. A classic spring dessert that’s simple, fresh, and full of flavor.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: best rhubarb pie recipe, old fashioned rhubarb pie recipe, rhubarb pie recipe easy, rhubarb pie recipe with fresh rhubarb
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Author: Alicia

Equipment

  • 1 Pie Dish

Ingredients

  • 1 recipe pie dough
  • 6 cups rhubarb 1-2 inch sliced
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 Tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 5 Tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425° F and place a rimmed baking sheet inside to heat.

Make the Pie Crust

  • Prepare the pie dough according to recipe directions. Divide into two portions, one slightly larger than the other, and shape into discs. Wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

Make the Filling

  • While the dough chills, make the filling by combining the rhubarb, 1 cup sugar, brown sugar, flour, orange zest, and vanilla in a large bowl. Toss until the rhubarb is evenly coated.
    6 cups rhubarb, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 5 Tablespoons flour, 1 teaspoon orange zest, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Roll out the larger disc on a lightly floured surface until it is about 1 inch larger than your pie dish. Transfer to the dish and gently press into place. Refrigerate while you roll the top crust.
    0.5 recipe pie dough
  • Roll out the second disc for the top crust.
    0.5 recipe pie dough
  • Remove the pie dish from the refrigerator and pour in the rhubarb filling. Dot the top with butter.
    2 Tablespoons butter
  • Brush the edges of the crust with water, place the top crust over the filling, trim excess, and crimp to seal. Cut several vents in the top.
  • Whisk the egg with a splash of water to make an egg wash. Brush over the crust and sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon of sugar.
    1 egg, 1 Tablespoons sugar
  • Place the pie on the hot baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes, checking for browning. If needed, loosely cover with foil.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 375° F and continue baking for 20 minutes, until the filling is bubbling.
  • Cool for 3–4 hours before slicing to allow the filling to set.

Notes

You can use these as substitutions:
  • canned rhubarb
  • frozen rhubarb
You can also use strawberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 249mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 169IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1mg