- 1 1/4 c all purpose flour
- 3 c rhubarbe, chopped into 1/2" pieces
- 2 c strawberries, chopped
- 1 c sugar
-3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp cinnamom- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1 pie pan, about 9"
- 1 egg yolk
1. Prepare the pie crust by cutting the margarine and lard into the flour in a large mixing bowl.
2. Once the mixture looks crumbly, almost sand like, add the lemon juice and water, and combine into a dough ball.
3. Put the ball in plastic wrap and cool it in the freeze for about 30 minutes.
4. While the dough chills, prep your rhubarb and strawberries. Combine the rhubarb, strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and ginger in a large mixing bowl. Set aside. Preheat the oven at 400f.
5. On a flat, clean surface and rolling pin, apply a bit of flour and begin rolling out the pie dough until there is enough to cover the tin. Make a large flat piece, carefully put it over the tin pan, gently dab it down into the corners and press it around the edge of the pan. Using a sharp knife, cut the excess around the pie tin and save for the lattice pattern strips.
6. Put the pie filing in the pie, over the dough. If you find you mixture very liquid use a sieve spoon to spoon the filling in, and then once full, add a bit of the liquid over it.
7. To make the lattice pattern you need to roll out your extra dough into a thin large piece and use a knife to cut it into strips. Weave each piece, by setting up a row, and then gently weaving the columns by lifting when necessary.
8. Once completed, press down around the edge where the lattice pieces meet, and use a fork around the edge to give it a finished look.
9. Brush the egg yolk on the top of the piece. This will give the pie a nice glisten
10. Cook the pie at 400f for about 20 minutes. Then reduce the heat to 350f and continue baking for 40 minutes. Once ready, you'll see the filling bubbling and the top will be golden brown. Set on a metal rack to cool, serve mildly warm after a few hours, or fully cooled.