W.F.D.T.Recipes: Maple Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Look at the title.  If you are not drooling right now, walk away, this recipe is not for you.  This recipe came up after a search on making pie without out white sugar, and naturally a maple recipe should originate in Vermont.

STRAWBERRY RHUBARB MAPLE PIE

INGREDIENTS
Pastry for a double crust pie (homemade)
2 cup sliced rhubarb
3 cup fresh strawberries
3/4 cup maple syrup (Grade A Dark Amber)
1/3 cup butter
1 tsp. lemon zest
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 egg white, beaten
1 tsp. sugar

METHOD
Divide pie crust dough in half; roll out half and line a 9: pie plate with dough, leaving about 1 inch excess all around.

Place 2 cups of diced rhubarb evenly on the bottom; top with the strawberries and set aside.

In a saucepan over low heat, combine 3/4 cup maple syrup, 1/3 cup butter, 1 tsp. lemon zest, and 2 tbsp. cornstarch. Remove from heat and add 1 tsp. vanilla. Pour over the rhubarb and strawberries, and cover with the remaining shell dough. Seal the edges and vent the top. Lightly brush with beaten egg whites and sprinkle with sugar.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 45-60 minutes.

Deb Evans and Hadley Evans Nash, Middlebury

I did not have lemon zest so I left it out and I did not do the egg white and sugar topping.  Also I used frozen sliced strawberries and used more rhubarb and less strawberry.  The result...

Imagine the aroma of maple combined with buttery goodness. Then add the tang of rhubarb with just a hint of strawberry.  The best part...the maple flavor penetrated the flaky crust.  There really aren't word to describe it. I think I will call it a life affirming food experience.   SOOOOOO Good.  

And even though I am not eating desserts except creemees (specifically creemees from Hardwick House of Pizza), I will be making this again because pie is healthy.  It has fruit and vegetables in it, and maple syrup is natural and has minerals in it.  Maybe next time I will take pictures so I don't have to steal some random persons picture.  However, I will give credit where credit is due.

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