Rhubarb Pie III

Lots of rhubarb and sugar go into this sweet and juicy pie. Combine the sliced rhubarb with sugar, flour and a smidgen of nutmeg, and pile the mixture into a prepared crust. Dot with butter, cover with a round of pastry and bake.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 417 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cups white sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3 drops red food coloring (Optional)
• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
• 2 pounds rhubarb, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine sliced rhubarb with sugar, flour and nutmeg and mix lightly. Add red food coloring, if using, and mix well.

Step 3

Place mixture into unbaked 9 inch pie shell and dot with butter. Cover with top pastry and cut design in top crust for steam to escape.

Step 4

Bake for 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown and fruit is bubbly. Let cool and serve.