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You know it’s spring when rhubarb shoots appear in your yard.

Finally, you have summer to look forward to and a whole season of fresh pies.

Rhubarb is incredibly sour when raw.

Slices of Rhubarb Pie on a Plate with a Fork Surrounded by Rhubarb and Pie Dish with More Pie

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It seriously makes you pucker.

It ends up with a sweet and sour balance similar to a glass of pink lemonade.

But you also see it mixed later in the season with strawberries, blueberries, and other summer fruits.

Rhubarb Pie in a Pie Dish

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Simple Tip!

Lattice tops look impressive and can seem difficult.

Lay down 4 to 7 parallel strips across the pie evenly space.

Rhubarb Pie in a Pie Dish with Plates, Utensils, and More Rhubarb in the Background

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Then, unfold the folded strips into their original position.

Continue this weaving process until you finish the lattice.

Mix and Match Filling

Rhubarb’s sour fruitiness tends to mix well with sweet summer fruits.

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The classic everybody knows and loves isstrawberry rhubarb pie.

This pie can be frozenbeforeor after baking.

Make More Pie yo!

Pie Dough on Counter with Rolling Pin and Bowl of All-Purpose Flour

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Remove one disk from the refrigerator.

Dust your countertop lightly with flour.

Use a rolling pin to roll the dough to an 11-inch circle, about 1/8-inch thick.

Pie Dough Transferred to Pie Dish

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To roll the dough, start at the center and roll outwards to the edges.

Rotate the dough as you roll to keep the dough circular.

If the dough starts to stick to the countertop or rolling pin, lightly dust it with more flour.

Rhubarb Cut into Pieces on Cutting Board Next to a Bowl Full of Cut Rhubarb for Pie

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Carefully transfer the dough into a 9-inch pie dish.

Gently press in the dough to line the pie dish.

In a large mixing bowl, toss the chopped rhubarb with the orange zest.

Dry Ingredients Added to Rhubarb and Orange Zest Filling for Pie Recipe

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Pour the sugar mixture over the chopped rhubarb and toss with a rubber spatula to coat.

Transfer the filling into the bottom crust and spread it out evenly.

Roll out the second disk of dough following the same method as the first.

Rhubarb Filling in Bowl with Spatula

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Unfold the folded strips so they lie on top of the perpendicular strip.

Unfold the folded strips to cover the second perpendicular strip.

Continue this weaving process until the lattice is complete.

Rhubarb Pie Filling Added to Pie Crust

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Use your fingers to crimp and seal the edges.

Sprinkle the top generously with the turbinado sugar.

Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil to catch any drippings.

Pie Dough Cut into Strips Using Pizza Roller to Make Lattice for Rhubarb Pie

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If you save and reuse parchment paper, this is a good time to reuse an old piece.

Place the pie on the baking sheet and bake it for 15 minutes.

Check your pie at the 1 hour mark for doneness.

Lattice for Rhubarb Pie Recipe

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Transfer the pie onto a wire rack to cool.

Let it cool completely before slicing and serving.

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Excess Pie Dough Removed from Rhubarb Pie Lattice

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Outer Rim of Rhubarb Pie Crimped

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Uncooked Rhubarb Pie on Baking Sheet Lined with Parchment Paper

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Cooked Rhubarb Pie on Baking Sheet Lined with Parchment Paper

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Slices of Rhubarb Pie on a Plate with a Fork Surrounded by Rhubarb and Pie Dish with More Pie

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