If you're reading this
recipe, you're probably a fan of rhubarb, with its poisonous
leaves and red, powerfully tart stems. In this recipe, rhubarb
is coddled in a mild custard and baked until tender.
Rhubarb Custard
Pie
- 1 pound rhubarb, rinsed
and sliced
1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place rhubarb evenly in
pie crust; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine
sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt; set aside. In a glass measuring
cup, whisk together eggs and vanilla, then blend with sugar mixture.
Pour over rhubarb and bake for 30 minutes or until rhubarb is
tender and center is set. Remove from oven and let cool.
Makes 8 servings.