June 9 National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day #StrawberryRhubarbPieDaya Pie Charlie and I will pass on because we don’t like Strawberries and I have no clue if we would like Rhubarb or not. While having Strawberries Strawberry Rhubarb Pie might be a Pie David would enjoy. Even though Charlie has finished his Homeschool Home Economics Class I was thinking we might make this Pie for David and his dad for #FathersDay. Would you like to join us and we can make a Pie for someone you love as well.
National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day is on June 9th. We’re all prepped to indulge our sweet cravings! Did you know that Rhubarb is a Vegetable? This means Strawberry Rhubarb Pie is a rare dessert that is a fine blend of a fruit and a vegetable. The uniqueness of this dessert makes it worthwhile to have an entire day dedicated to celebrating Strawberry Rhubarb Pie. Every year on June 9th, we recognize a delicious seasonal Pie which is Strawberry Rhubarb Pie! This heavenly dessert is made with a tart vegetable, Rhubarb, and a sweet fruit, Strawberries.
Rhubarb is actually a perennial plant and is often grown in many home gardens. The harvest period for Rhubarb begins in mid-May and goes on until early June. Rhubarb tends to take on the flavor of the other ingredients that it is paired with and it makes for a great addition to several recipes. The stalks of Rhubarb can not be consumed, because the leaves are toxic to humans. The stalks, on the other hand, are actually good for your overall health as they are packed with essential vitamins and nutrients.
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie is made with a Strawberry and Rhubarb filling. Here is a fun fact for you. Some people also use Tapioca. The dessert is prepared with a bottom Pie crust and different styles for the upper crust. Strawberry Rhubarb Pie is a traditional dessert of the United States and belongs to the New England cuisine. You don’t need a special festival or holiday to enjoy NATIONAL STRAWBERRY RHUBARB PIE DAY. NATIONAL STRAWBERRY RHUBARB PIE DAY is a perfect addition to any meal and can be served for any occasion. This gives us more than enough reason to celebrate National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day!
HOW TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL STRAWBERRY RHUBARB PIE DAY
- Today is the perfect day to head to a local nearby Farm and gear up for harvesting and you can learn how these ingredients are harvested and try your hand at harvesting, too.
- Why not grow your own Strawberries so that when Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day comes along next year, you can use your homegrown Strawberries as ingredients?
- Making a Pie requires precision and perfection. Take a baking class that teaches you about Pie-making then you can then bake your own Strawberry Rhubarb Pie to celebrate the holiday.
FACTS ABOUT STRAWBERRY AND RHUBARB
- Did you know Rhubarb Pies are popular in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.
- Rhubarbs are packed with calcium, magnesium, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, fiber, and antioxidants.
- Native to China, Rhubarb was originally grown and traded as a medicine.
- Strawberry is the only fruit whose seeds grow on the outside.
- Since the Strawberry seeds grow on the outside, Strawberries aren’t technically Berries and actually belong to the rose family.
WHY PEOPLE LOVE NATIONAL STRAWBERRY RHUBARB PIE DAY
- Strawberry Rhubarb Pie is delicious and who does not like a fancy dessert, right? Strawberry Rhubarb Pie mixes Vegetables with delicious Fruit.
- Strawberry Rhubarb Pie is seasonal, owing to the nature of the ingredients. Rhubarb is harvested between mid-May and early June, which is why NATIONAL STRAWBERRY RHUBARB PIE DAY is celebrated in June making this Pie the perfect Summer dessert.
- Did you know Strawberry Rhubarb Pie is good for your health? The Rhubarb used in the Strawberry Rhubarb Pie is really good for your health. and it can help to reduce blood pressure, increase your body’s ability to burn fat, and generate myelin in your brain.
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day Recipe
- 1 cup white sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 pound rhubarb, cut into 1/4 inch slices
- 2 pints strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons white sugar for sprinkling
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Mix flour and sugar together in a large bowl.
- Add strawberries and chopped rhubarb. Toss with sugar and flour and let stand for 30 minutes.
- Pour filling into prepared pie crust. Dot top with butter, and cover with top crust. Seal edges of top and bottom crust with water.
- Brush egg yolk on top of pie with a pastry brush.
- Sprinkle with sugar.
- Cut several slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and brown, about 35 to 40 minutes. Cool pie on rack.
- Time to eat!!
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
