Spiced Rhubarb Pie as described by my husband is like rhubarb custard pie and pumpkin pie had a baby. The warm spices are very present in the overall flavour profile, with sweet and tart notes coming through from the rhubarb and sugar. This best thing about spiced rhubarb pie is that it’s a great way to use up seasonal rhubarb.
If pumpkin pie is not your jam then I highly recommend leaving out the nutmeg and cinnamon. This is also a great pie to make if you have leftover pie crust in your house since it doesn’t need a top shell or lattice.
Ingredients:
- 1 pie crust (pre-made from the store is quickest)
- 3 cups rhubarb
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- zest of an orange
- 1 tsp of vanilla
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cream
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
Tips & Tricks
- Rhubarb: Picking your rhubarb is important! Look for the skinnier stalks, they are packed with way more flavour than the larger stalks. If you happen to find only large stalks cut them in half lengthwise so that everything ends up cut to a similar size.
- Pie Crust: You can make your own pie crust using a recipe like this or use a store bought one. Either way your pie will be delicious.
- Spices: Not a fan of warm spices like nutmeg or cinnamon, you can completely omit these. Without the spices this is close to a traditional rhubarb custard pie.
- Storage: Keep baked pie in an airtight container or cover in plastic wrap for 3-5 days. Because of the moisture content in this pie it will become soggy relatively fast.
While my family pie crust is a long kept secret there are lots of great pie crust recipes like these to use instead:
- All Butter Crust by Inspired Taste
- Half Butter Half Shortening Crust by Tastes Better From Scratch