If you're in search of a recipe for a contest-winning rhubarb meringue pie that will tantalize taste buds and earn you accolades, you've come to the right place. With its vibrant ruby-red filling, delicate meringue topping, and perfectly balanced flavors, this pie is sure to impress even the most discerning judges. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of creating this extraordinary pie, from selecting the ripest rhubarb to mastering the art of making the perfect meringue. So grab your apron, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you with a masterpiece worthy of any competition.
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RHUBARB MERINGUE PIE
A sweet and creamy rhubarb custard filling topped with meringue.
Provided by Marsha Mitchell Hiebert
Categories Desserts Pies Fruit Pie Recipes Rhubarb Pie Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place egg yolks into a large bowl; place egg whites in a separate glass or metal bowl.
- Fit pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish. Spread rhubarb into bottom of crust. Whisk 1 cup sugar, half-and-half, flour, and salt into egg yolks until smooth. Pour mixture over rhubarb.
- Bake in the preheated oven until pie crust is browned and filling is set, 50 to 60 minutes.
- Beat egg whites until stiff using an electric mixer; gradually beat 1/4 cup sugar and cream of tartar into egg whites to make a glossy meringue. Spoon meringue over pie filling, going right to the edge of the crust and covering all the filling. Use a spoon or spatula to make decorative swirls in the meringue.
- Return pie to oven and bake until meringue is lightly browned, 10 more minutes. Best served slightly warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.7 calories, Carbohydrate 62.1 g, Cholesterol 107.9 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 209.9 mg, Sugar 42.6 g
CONTEST-WINNING RHUBARB MERINGUE PIE
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
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.
RHUBARB CUSTARD PIE
Rhubarb, technically a vegetable, is known for its very tart flavor and the fact that only the stalks are edible. There are many varieties of rhubarb which account for how the stalks vary in color from a deep red to a pale green. Although the flavor is delicious on all kinds, this pie looks prettiest with the red-stalked varieties. Look for thinner stalks, they will be more tender and less fibrous than thicker stalks.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 3h35m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Fit the pie dough into a 9-inch pie plate, fluting the edges, and chill until set, about 15 minutes. Prick the bottom and sides with a fork, and then line the crust with aluminum foil. Fill with pie weights or dried beans and bake until the edges of the crust are just golden, 20 minutes. Remove the foil with the pie weights and continue to bake until the bottom of the crust is dry and lightly browned, another 10 to 15 minutes. Cool completely.
- Toss the rhubarb with 1/4 cup granulated sugar and the orange zest and juice until well combined. Transfer to the crust and spread to form an even layer. Place the pie on a rimmed baking sheet. Whisk the eggs with the cream, flour and remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar until smooth, and then pour over the rhubarb. Bake until the pie is lightly browned, puffed and no longer wet in the center, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Before serving, lightly dust with confectioners' sugar.
DAVE'S RHUBARB CUSTARD PIE WITH MERINGUE
A rhubarb-flavored custard pie (not pieces of rhubarb suspended in a custard). This recipe goes back to the 1930s or 40s in my family. As a child, I usually asked for this pie instead of cake for my birthday. Since the rhubarb is cooked down into a slightly chunky custard filling, this recipe does not require tender springtime rhubarb and can be made whenever rhubarb is available (even frozen).
Provided by Dave Peterson
Categories Desserts Pies Fruit Pie Recipes Rhubarb Pie Recipes
Time 2h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Line pie crust with a double layer of aluminum foil and a layer of pie weights or dried beans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edge of crust is golden, about 10 minutes. Carefully remove the foil and weights; continue baking until the crust sets, about 5 minutes more. Remove crust and let cool.
- Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) and place a rack in the center position.
- Mix rhubarb, 1 1/3 cups sugar, butter, and food coloring together in a pot over medium heat. Simmer until rhubarb is tender and just starting to fall apart, 7 to 10 minutes.
- Mix egg yolks, cream, 6 tablespoons sugar, cornstarch, and salt together in a bowl. While constantly stirring, add to the rhubarb mixture. Continue stirring; simmer until mixture starts to thicken, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm.
- Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until foamy. Gradually add remaining 6 tablespoons sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Add vanilla extract to the meringue.
- Pour the rhubarb mixture into the baked pie crust. Pile meringue lightly on top of the filling. Spread meringue to touch the crust, sealing in the filling. Shape the top of the meringue into a nice pattern, with high points and edges that will brown when baked.
- Bake until firm and delicately browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool until custard is set, about 2 hours. Keep refrigerated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.6 calories, Carbohydrate 68.4 g, Cholesterol 88.6 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 217.4 mg, Sugar 53 g
RHUBARB MERINGUE PIE
My grandma used to make this pie every spring when the rhubarb came up. Now that she's 90 years old, I had to learn to make it myself! This is best with fresh rhubarb, but frozen also works well. This is my favorite way to eat rhubarb-the custard layer really mellows it and is so delicious!
Provided by Kaarin
Categories Pie
Time 1h30m
Yield 1 pie
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Line 9" pie pan with pastry crust. Use a pie crust shield of foil to protect the crust.
- Put rhubarb in pie pan.
- Mix 2/3 Cup sugar with flour and sprinkle over rhubarb.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes, till half done.
- Meanwhile, separate eggs, reserving whites in a mixing bowl.
- Beat yolks with 2 tablespoons sugar till light colored, then add milk.
- Pour this over the half done custard, and continue to bake, lowering temperature to 375 degrees, about 30 more minutes.
- Watch closely-custard is done when a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Meanwhile, beat egg whites till stiff peaks form, adding 2 tablespoons sugar gradually near the end.
- Spread meringue over the custard.
- Return to 375 degree oven till meringue is a delicate brown, 5-7 minutes.
- Best served cold.
- Keep refrigerated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2110.3, Fat 81.9, SaturatedFat 25.1, Cholesterol 600.6, Sodium 1256, Carbohydrate 308.1, Fiber 13.6, Sugar 188.9, Protein 42
CONTEST-WINNING RHUBARB MERINGUE PIE
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
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
RHUBARB MERINGUE PIE
If you prefer a less sweet piecrust, make a pate brisee instead of the pate sucree we used.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Time 5h30m
Yield Makes one 9-inch pie
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roll out pate sucree to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Fit dough into a 9-inch pie dish; trim to 1 inch, fold under, and crimp edges. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Prick inside of pie shell all over with a fork; line with parchment. Fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake until edges are golden and set, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove weights and parchment. Bake until bottom is dry and light gold, 5 to 10 minutes more. Let cool.
- Juice rhubarb. (You'll need 2 1/4 cups juice; add water if needed.) Whisk together 1 cup sugar, the cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Whisk in juice; bring to a boil in a medium saucepan, whisking. Cook for 1 minute.
- Place yolks in a bowl; gradually whisk in half of hot juice mixture. Return to pan. Cook over medium heat, whisking, until thick, about 1 minute. Whisk in butter. Strain through a fine sieve into pie shell. Refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat broiler with rack about 8 inches from heat source. Heat whites and remaining 3/4 cup sugar in a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, whisking, until sugar dissolves and mixture is hot (160 degrees), about 2 minutes. Transfer to the bowl of a mixer. Whisk on high speed until medium peaks form. Dollop meringue onto pie. Broil until browned, 30 to 40 seconds.
Tips:
- Use fresh rhubarb for the best flavor.
- Cut the rhubarb into small pieces so that it cooks evenly.
- If you don't have time to make the pie crust from scratch, you can use a store-bought one.
- Be sure to pre-bake the pie crust before adding the filling.
- Make sure the meringue is stiff peaks before spreading it on the pie.
- Bake the pie until the meringue is golden brown.
- Let the pie cool completely before serving.
Conclusion:
This rhubarb meringue pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of tart rhubarb and sweet meringue is irresistible. With a little planning and effort, you can make this pie at home and impress your friends and family.
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