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Rhubarb Pie

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Ingredients

  • 3 c. diced rhubarb

  • 2 tsp. grated orange rind

  • 2 eggs

  • Sprinkle of salt

  • 1 c. sugar

  • 3 Tbsp. flour

  • Rich pastry dough

Method

  1. Cover diced rhubarb with boiling water for 30 seconds.

  2. Drain well and set aside.

  3. Beat eggs; add sugar to flour.

  4. Add orange rind and salt.

  5. Blend rhubarb and egg mixture.

  6. Set it aside.

  7. Line the pan with pastry.

  8. Place in 475 F oven for 2 minutes to dry crust.

  9. Pour rhubarb mixture into pastry and bake at 475 F for 10 minutes.

  10. Reduce heat to 350 F and bake for 45 to 50 minutes.

Courtesy of Diana T. Murphy, House of Lancaster Cookery Book, 1986