
A historical dessert from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913).
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Cut the large stalks off where the leaves commence
Strip off the outside skin
Cut the stalks in pieces half an inch long
Line a pie dish with paste rolled rather thicker than a dollar piece
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Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Removing the outer skin eliminates the fibrous strings that become tough when cooked, allowing the rhubarb's pectin to break down evenly and create a smooth filling. Cutting into half-inch pieces ensures uniform cooking—small enough to soften quickly but large enough to hold their shape and provide texture. The thicker pastry crust prevents the acidic rhubarb juices from making the bottom soggy during baking.
The rhubarb can be peeled, cut, and mixed with sugar up to 1 day ahead; store covered in the refrigerator and drain excess liquid before filling the pie. Unbaked pie dough can be made up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated, or frozen for up to 3 months. The assembled unbaked pie can be frozen for up to 1 month—bake directly from frozen, adding 15-20 minutes to baking time.
Store baked pie loosely covered at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerated for up to 4 days. The crust will soften when refrigerated but can be re-crisped by warming in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes. Leftover pie can be frozen, well-wrapped, for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
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The rhubarb can be peeled, cut, and mixed with sugar up to 1 day ahead; store covered in the refrigerator and drain excess liquid before filling the pie. Unbaked pie dough can be made up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated, or frozen for up to 3 months. The assembled unbaked pie can be frozen for up to 1 month—bake directly from frozen, adding 15-20 minutes to baking time.
Store baked pie loosely covered at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerated for up to 4 days. The crust will soften when refrigerated but can be re-crisped by warming in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes. Leftover pie can be frozen, well-wrapped, for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.