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Apple Rhubarb Pie

A perfect balance of sweet apples and tart rhubarb in a buttery, flaky lattice crust—the ultimate spring dessert.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Spring
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Pie Crust
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 6-8 tbsp ice water
Filling
  • 3 cups fresh rhubarb cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 3 cups Granny Smith apples peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.33 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter cut into small pieces
Topping
  • 1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp coarse sugar

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie plate
  • Rolling pin
  • Large mixing bowls
  • Pastry cutter
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Prepare pie dough by combining flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water until dough comes together. Divide in half, shape into discs, wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Position rack in lower third of oven.
  3. In a large bowl, combine rhubarb and apples. In another bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Pour sugar mixture over fruit and toss to coat evenly. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  5. Roll out one dough disc to ⅛-inch thickness and transfer to 9-inch pie plate. Pour filling into crust and dot with butter pieces.
  6. Roll out second dough disc and cut into strips for lattice top. Weave strips over filling and crimp edges to seal.
  7. Brush lattice with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  8. Place pie on baking sheet. Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes, then reduce to 350°F and bake 40-50 minutes until golden and bubbling.
  9. Cool on wire rack for at least 4 hours before slicing to allow filling to set properly.

Notes

For best results, use firm apples like Granny Smith that hold their shape during baking. Frozen rhubarb can be used without thawing. Pie can be frozen unbaked—add 15 minutes to baking time if baking from frozen.