It is popular in the United Kingdom, where rhubarb has been cultivated since the 1600s, and the leaf stalks eaten since the 1700s. Besides diced rhubarb, it almost always contains a large amount of sugar to balance the intense tartness of the plant. The pie is usually prepared with a bottom pie crust and a variety of styles of upper crust.
In the United States
In the United States, often a
lattice-style upper crust is used.[1] This pie is a traditional dessert in the United States. It is part of
New England cuisine.[2] Rhubarb has long been a popular choice for pies in the
Great Plains region and the Midwest Region, where fruits were not always readily available.[3]
Sumner, Washington describes itself as the "Rhubarb Pie Capital of the World."[4][5][6] It is unknown exactly when the city gained this description, although the name has been in use since at least the 1930s.[4]
In Canada
Rhubarb pies and desserts are popular in Canada, as the rhubarb plant can survive in cold climates.[7][8]
Variations
A strawberry rhubarb pie[9][10][11] is a type of tart and sweet[12] pie made with a
strawberry and rhubarb filling. Sometimes
tapioca is used as a thickener.[13][14]
^Haedrich, Ken (October 27, 2020). Pie Academy: Master the Perfect Crust and 255 Amazing Fillings, with Fruits, Nuts, Creams, Custards, Ice Cream, and More; Expert Techniques for Making Fabulous Pies from Scratch. Storey Publishing, LLC.
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