Strawberry Rhubarb Pie with Ginger Crust

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Strawberry Rhubarb Pie with Ginger Crust.

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven to a toasty 425°F (220°C). While the oven warms up, roll out half of your pie crust pastry into a circle about 11 inches in diameter. Gently fit this crust into a 9-inch pie dish, and to catch any drips, place the pie dish on a rimmed baking sheet.

2. Step 2

   In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of flour, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Next, use a pastry cutter to chop in the chilled butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set this crumbly topping aside for later.

3. Step 3

   In another bowl, combine the sliced strawberries and chopped rhubarb. Add in 1 1/3 cups of sugar, the minced crystallized ginger, 1/4 cup of flour, freshly grated nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mix everything together until well combined, then beat in the eggs until the filling is smooth and cohesive.

4. Step 4

   Roll out the remaining pastry into another 11-inch circle. Cut this crust into 1/2-inch wide strips. Spoon the luscious strawberry-rhubarb filling into the bottom crust, and generously sprinkle the crumb topping over the filling.

5. Step 5

   To create a beautiful lattice top, moisten the rim of the filled bottom crust with a little water. Lay the two longest strips of pastry in a cross over the filling. Then, alternating between horizontal and vertical strips, weave the remaining strips over and under each other. Press the edges of the lattice strips onto the bottom crust to seal, and trim any excess pastry. For a decorative touch, crimp the edges with a fork dipped in flour.

6. Step 6

   Bake your pie in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. After that, reduce the heat to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking until the pie is bubbling and the crust and crumb topping are lightly golden brown, which should take about 45 to 50 more minutes. Once done, let the pie cool for at least an hour before slicing into it and serving. Enjoy the delightful flavors!