PA Dutch Rhubarb Pie

By RuthLouise

Rhubarb is a tart-tasting stalk plant which is technically considered a vegetable. Rhubarb is often seen in Amish desserts, such as in pies. Amish recipes often combine rhubarb with the sweeter strawberry or raspberry.

Ingredients

• 3 cups diced rhubarb
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 3 Tbsp. flour
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 2 eggs, separated
• 1 9-inch pie shell

Preparation

Step 1

Cut rhubarb into small pieces. Arrange rhubarb piece in an unbaked pie shell. Combine the sugar and flour, add egg yolks and lemon juice. Stir into a smooth paste. Pour this mixture over rhubarb. Cover with meringue made from the egg white. Bake for 10 min at 425 degrees. Then reduce heat to 325 degrees and bake for an additional half-hour.