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Cozy Heavenly Apple Rhubarb Pie Recipe Easy Warm Spiced Dessert

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A comforting apple and rhubarb pie with warm spices, featuring a flaky buttery crust and a perfectly balanced sweet-tart filling. Ideal for cozy gatherings and simple indulgence.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar (optional)
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 6–8 tbsp ice water
  • 3 large apples (about 1 lb/450g), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ cups (180g) fresh rhubarb, chopped into ½-inch pieces
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp ground ginger (optional)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tbsp coarse sugar (optional, for sprinkling on top)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups flour, salt, and sugar.
  2. Add the cold, cubed butter. Using a pastry blender or fingers, cut the butter into the flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.
  3. Drizzle 6 tablespoons of ice water over the mixture, stirring gently with a fork. Add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough starts to come together when pressed. Avoid overworking.
  4. Shape dough into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. In a large bowl, toss sliced apples and rhubarb with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Stir gently to coat evenly.
  6. On a lightly floured surface, roll one dough disc into a 12-inch circle about ⅛ inch thick. Transfer to pie dish and press gently, letting excess hang over edges.
  7. Pour fruit mixture into crust, spreading evenly.
  8. Roll out second dough disc similarly and place over filling. Trim excess dough leaving about 1 inch overhang. Fold edges under and crimp to seal.
  9. Cut slits in top crust to vent steam. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle coarse sugar on top.
  10. Place pie on baking sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes.
  11. Reduce heat to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 35-40 minutes until crust is golden and filling bubbly. Cover edges with foil if browning too fast.
  12. Let pie cool for at least 2 hours before serving to allow filling to set.

Notes

Use cold butter and ice water to ensure a flaky crust. Chill dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling. To prevent soggy crust, use flour in filling and consider covering edges with foil if browning too fast. Frozen rhubarb can be used if thawed and drained. For vegan option, use vegan butter and almond milk with maple syrup for egg wash.

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