When I got married, my mother told me that sometimes I might have to make sacrifices. I don’t like rhubarb. But Paul does. So what’s a girl to do? Compromise, I guess, and that’s where a strawberry rhubarb pie comes into the picture.
Okay, my mom never really talked to me about marriage and compromise until I was about five and a half years in to my marriage. Yes, that’s just about a week or so ago. I think before I got married she obviously thought that my moving half way across the world to live in a strange country made it clear that sacrifices might have to be made in this relationship. So, instead of hearing this motherly advice at the beginning of my marriage, my mother decided to impart this wisdom on to me one night recently when I was discussing the fact that Paul kept bugging me to make rhubarb crumble.
So, sacrifice and compromise? I never thought that would mean that I would find myself making a rhubarb and strawberry pie. Space in my house, certain foods, lots of laundry – sure, I was ready for all sorts. But I never really thought I’d end up having to make anything out of rhubarb. But I have. I made a strawberry rhubarb pie. I thought, I like strawberries, Paul like rhubarb, we both like pie… Strawberry rhubarb pie!! That’s a pretty good compromise!
And it was good. I didn’t think I’d eat any of it, but just look!
How could I resist that? And guess what – I loved it! It got great reviews – Paul has said that it is as good as it looks there. Considering it contains both of his favorite things – rhubarb and strawberries – he should be pretty happy. I would make this again in a heartbeat.
With this pie I also made my first lattice top. That wasn’t nearly as hard as I initially thought it was going to be. The whole crust came together for me really well this time. Usually I struggle just a bit trying to bring it together to roll out, but this time it was perfect! I can’t resist giving you another picture, I’m so happy with it!
I bet you’re wondering if I’m still getting asked for rhubarb crumble. Yes, in fact, I am.
So, while this was a pretty good compromise and we both enjoyed the results, it just simply wasn’t enough. Paul has again started asking for rhubarb crumble. I just might have to break down and make it for him some day. Talk about sacrifices!
For the recipe, you need one doublecrust pie crust for a 9 inch pie pan, then strawberries and rhubarb to fill the pie.
Then take 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 tsp nutmeg and 3 eggs. Mix everything together, with the rhubarb and strawberries. Fill the pie, and do up the crust top. Then put it in a 400 degree oven for 50-60 minutes. And there you have it! Gorgeous!
