How to Thicken Rhubarb Pie

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Things You'll Need

  • 3 cups rhubarb, chopped

  • 1 cup strawberries, sliced

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 1/4 tsp. salt

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 bowls

  • Spoon

  • Pie crust

Delicious rhubarb pie.

Rhubarb pie is a traditional American pie created from fresh or frozen rhubarb and other fruits, such as strawberries. Because rhubarb naturally has a high water content, rhubarb pie can become too watery unless steps are taken to thicken the pie. In order to make a thickened rhubarb pie, it is helpful to follow a few guidelines to ensure the liquid in the different fruits is absorbed sufficiently, and that will create a creamy rhubarb filling.

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Step 1

Chop 3 cups rhubarb into 1/2-inch pieces and place them into a bowl.

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Step 2

Add 1 cup sliced strawberries into the bowl.

Step 3

Combine 1 cup sugar, 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/2 cup flour into a bowl. Mix well with a spoon. The flour will absorb the juices in the fruit as the pie bakes, making the filling thicker.

Step 4

Pour the fruit into the flour mixture and mix well.

Step 5

Pour the filling into a pie crust and bake the rhubarb pie in a 350-degree oven for 45 minutes.

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