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Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Pie

May 17, 2013 by Joy the Baker 149 Comments

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Pie

I’m currently working on the pie chapter for my new cookbook… the new book that doesn’t yet have a name, but does have an awesome (and ever evolving) BRUNCH CHAPTER, and should be in your hot little hands in Fall 2014.  Now though… now, I’m working on the pie chapter.  It’s a humdinger.  It’s a doozie.

 A lot of words go into the making of a pie.  A lot of butter goes into the making of a pie.  A lot of proportions, and cream, and cornstarch, and hope, and confidence, and trust, and joy.  Sometimes tears.

If you do it right, you can taste it all.

It’s hard to find the words to express the chaos and triumph of pie baking.  It’s also hard to find the words to express the chaos and triumph of writing a book.

Whoa.  Wait.  Did I just have a breakthrough?

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Pie

While I gather my thoughts, gather my butter, gather my pie recipes and try to get everything sorted… I’m realizing that some recipes were just too good to keep from you for so long.  This is that.

I hope you make a pie this weekend.  I also hope the pie plate is scraped clean come Sunday night.

I love you, it’s true.

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Pie

Strawberry and rhubarb are just about jumping off the shelves in California markets.  I think that might sound like a humble brag… but I don’t mean it too.

Summer is comin’ at us, and it totally wants to make out.  I’m game.  Let’s do this.

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Pie

This dish is like having your pie and eating your crumble too.

Yes.  Two crust elements.

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Pie

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Pie

This buttery buttermilk pie crust is going to hold all of our strawberry and rhubarb goodness.

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Pie

First we have to roll it out and make it pretty.

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Pie

Coconut and oat crumble is going to top our pie.  This feels right.

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Pie

The chaos that leads to triumph.

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Pie

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Pie

This pie feels like everything it is supposed to be.  It’s sweet and juicy, hearty and incredibly satisfying.  It’s the kind of pie that might inspire you to wave over that neighbor you’ve never actually spoken to, and offer her a slice of pie.  She’ll probably look at you like you’re crazy, but no on says no to pie.    Ok… weirdos say no to pie… but that’s their problem, not yours.

I feel like this is one of the best things to come out of my kitchen this year… and A LOT of things have come out of my kitchen this year.  This pie shines bright.

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Pie

makes 1 9-inch pie

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For the Crust:

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup (1 stick, 4 ounces) cold unsalted butter, cut into small chunks

1/4 cup plus 1 to 2 tablespoon cold buttermilk

For the Filling:

3 cups 1/2-inch thick sliced rhubarb (about 1 pound)

1 pound strawberries, hulled and sliced in half

1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup cornstarch

large pinch of salt

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

For the Topping:

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

3/4 cup old-fashioned oats

2/3 cup granulated sugar

large pinch of salt

6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small chunks

1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes OR coarsely chopped pecans

To Make the Crust:

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.  Add cold, cubed butter and, using your fingers, work the butter into the flour mixture.  Quickly break the butter down into the flour mixture, some butter pieces will be the size of oat flakes, some will be the size of peas. Create a well in the mixture and pour in the cold buttermilk.  Use a fork to bring to dough together.  Try to moisten all of the flour bits.  Add a bit more buttermilk if necessary, but you want to mixture to be shaggy and not outwardly wet.

On a lightly floured work surface, dump out the dough mixture.  It will be moist and shaggy.  That’s perfect.  Gently knead into a disk.  Wrap the disk in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.  Allowing the dough to rest in the refrigerator will help rechill the butter and distribute the moisture.

To roll out the pie crust, on a well floured surface, roll the crust 1/8 inch thick and about 12 inches in diameter.  Transfer it to a pie pan.  Trim the edge almost even with the edge of the pan  Fold the edges under and crimp with your fingers or a fork.  Cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for a minimum of 30 minutes and a maximum of 3 hours.

To Make the Filling:

In a medium bowl, toss together rhubarb, strawberries, sugars, cornstarch, salt, and lemon juice.  Toss until all of the fruit is covered in a coating of sugar and cornstarch.  The cornstarch will disappear and the sugars will begin to make juice with the fruit.  Allow to rest at room temperature while you make the topping.

To Make the Topping:

In a medium bowl (yea… we’re using a lot of medium bowls), whisk together flour, oats, sugar, and salt.  Add the cold butter chunks and,  using your fingers, work the butter into the flour mixture.  Quickly break the butter down into the mixture  until well incorporated.  Some butter bits will be the size of peas, and smaller.  Add the coconut (or pecans if using) and toss to combine.

To Assemble the Pie:

Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat oven to 400 degrees F.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.  Set aside.

Remove the pie crust from the refrigerator.  Toss a handful (about 1/2 cup) of the topping mixture into the fruit mixture, toss.  Dump the fruit mixture into the pie crust.  Top generously with topping mixture.  Place on the prepared baking sheet and place in the oven.  It’s important to use the middle rack because if the pie is too close to the top of the oven, the coconut will burn quickly.

Bake the pie for 20 minutes at 400 degrees F, then reduce the heat to 350 degrees and bake for another 35 to 45 minutes, or until the pie is juicy, bubbling, and golden brown.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 2 hours before serving.  This will help the juices mellow and thicken a bit.  Pie is best served just slightly warm with vanilla ice cream.  Store covered in the refrigerator.  

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  1. UnaB

    June 25, 2022 at 9:08 am

    This pie was so good! I will definitely be adding it to my binder of keeper recipes. Thanks Joy!

    Reply
  2. Priscilla Madore

    December 5, 2019 at 11:02 pm

    I made this! It’s the best pie i’ve Ever made! Thank you, for the coconut crumble!

    Reply
  3. samantha stent

    May 9, 2019 at 4:16 am

    Strawberry & rhubarb is best fruit combo…sweet + tart in a tart/pie .. oaty coco-nutty crumble… it’s what the rhubarb in my fridge is crying out for..just need go get the strawberries & I am away… Joy you are the bomb xxx p.s. I made Strawberry & Rhubarb jam (jelly?) last year & lady who sold me the fruit asked for a jar & then another.. lol… best jam ever…

    Reply
  4. Michelle Palmer

    May 3, 2019 at 6:20 pm

    Just made this pie today. SO GOOD! Thanks!

    Reply
  5. Priscilla Madoré

    September 18, 2018 at 10:26 am

    I made this! It was the best pie I’ve EVER had! I love the bit of coconut that added that extra bit of chewiness.

    Reply
  6. Lauren

    May 15, 2017 at 9:25 am

    I had never even had strawberry rhubarb pie before, but my boyfriend LOVES it. He has very high expectations for strawberry rhubarb pie because his grandma made it. When I decided to make one, I knew I could trust one of your recipes. This pie turned out sooo delicious and we all loved it. Thank you for sharing recipes that we can depend on to turn out wonderfully!

    Reply
  7. Preheatedhosts

    May 9, 2017 at 10:34 pm

    Best pie ever, according got my husband! We talk about your pie today on Episode 26 of Preheated, the Baking podcast. https://www.preheatedpodcast.com/episode-26-when-is-a-pie-actually-a-cake/

    Reply
  8. Amy

    May 5, 2017 at 4:56 pm

    Oh Joy…..I just made this today and it’s just amazing. You truly are the pie goddess! Thank you for this recipe.

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