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Old Fashioned Rhubarb Pie

Old-Fashioned Rhubarb Pie

A classic, tart-sweet rhubarb pie with a buttery crust and crumbly topping, perfect for spring gatherings or a nostalgic dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base and Filling
  • 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
  • 4 cups fresh rhubarb chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup flour
Topping
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup melted butter

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie pan
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Place crust in pie pan, layer with rhubarb.
  2. Whisk egg, sugar, sour cream, and flour. Pour over rhubarb.
  3. Mix flour, brown sugar, and butter. Sprinkle on top.
  4. Bake for 15 mins at 450°F, reduce heat to 350°F, bake for another 40 mins.
  5. Cool, slice, and enjoy! Perfect pie every time!

Notes

For a twist, add a handful of strawberries to the filling for a strawberry-rhubarb pie variation.