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Perfect Pie Crust Trick

Perfect Pie Crust Trick


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  • Author: Rachel Adams
  • Total Time: 70 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A crisp rhubarb pie made with a proven pie crust trick that prevents soggy bottoms and delivers a flaky texture every time.


Ingredients

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  • 1 package prepared pie crusts
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • 1 1/2 pounds rhubarb
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons coarse sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F with baking sheet inside
  2. Press crust into pie dish and brush with egg wash
  3. Mix rhubarb, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt
  4. Pour filling into crust
  5. Add top crust with vent holes and seal edges
  6. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle sugar
  7. Bake 40 to 45 minutes until bubbling
  8. Cool for 4 hours before serving

Notes

  1. Use egg wash barrier to prevent soggy crust
  2. Bake on preheated sheet for crisp bottom
  3. Cool fully before slicing
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 22
  • Sodium: 210
  • Fat: 14
  • Saturated Fat: 6
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 3
  • Cholesterol: 35