3 Delicious Rhubarb Pie Recipes for My Dad | Happy Baking with Erin Jeanne McDowell

[@erin-jeanne-mcdowell]

Which rhubarb pie would you choose?

[@rumbleinthekitchen_Amy]

All of the above? 😂 I adore rhubarb. I wait all year for rhubarb! Luckily the fall & winter give us the cranberry... but it's still not as good as the perfectly perfect rhubarb.

[@atomwenzel]

The cream pie because I've never had anything like it! I have had forms of the other pies before. Probably these exact ones since they're in The Book on Pie, I Think! I think the crumb topping pie is my favourite. I grew up eating a version of this. The rhubarb is tossed with yogurt sugar vanilla and flour and baked raw. It is so custardy and delicious.

[@mkb2228]

Traditional. Reminds me of my mom and dad’s favorite pie.

[@Romi_Zii]

That’s like picking which child you love the most! 🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🖤🤍🤎 I pick the cream pie!

[@dassochaing2384]

Rhubarb Cream Pie

[@chrisdickson1813]

My dad was a pie lover as well. As a child and through my life, I used to make him lemon meringue pie for special celebrations. I believed that this was his favorite and cherry a close second. I found out shortly before he passed that cherry was his no. 1 fav and that He actually really didn't like lemon meringue. I asked why he never told me and he said he didn't want to hurt my feelings. I make cherry pie on his birthday now to celebrate the wonderful man he was and all that he gave to me. He didn't care for cakes Def a pie man! ❤❤❤ Thank you for sharing your dad with me and bringing mine back to mind.

[@jessicawilson8059]

My dad was too... Cherry, Apple crumb, but his most favorite was Coconut cream and Banana cream 😋

[@mandylavida]

Cherry pie with morellos or lemon meringue.... what to choose, what to choose....

[@lisadunworth6144]

Erin’s flex is that she just casually takes the whole pie out of the pan and slices on the cutting board. #lifegoals

[@nik1128]

My mom and I used to make this all the time when I was a kid. She has since passed, but this brought back memories I forgot I had. We loved rhubarb!

[@mandylavida]

I miss my dad so much, even after 16 years. Your dad looks to be such a lovely man. Xxx (that's xoxo in English!)

[@jessicacoleman4253]

I love that you did 3 just rhubarb! It’s not celebrated on its own enough!

[@KarenParis-tu3hx]

The rules at our house, set by my dad - who was the very bestest - a little bit of each! That goes double for me with rhubarb! And thanks for not mucking it up with strawberry. I know,it’s really good to some..I’m just not one of them. Another huge win, Erin! Happy Father’s Day to your dad!

[@erin-jeanne-mcdowell]

Love that rule!!!! 💖

[@valenciadaniel9870]

I have never had rhubarb before 😮 I am going to try this and let you know. Thanks for sharing yourself with us. You are awesome and this your gift!!! ❤

[@clarecampbell4481]

Oh, wow!! This is really exciting! Someone was just asking me about rhubarb pies!! Very "summery"! 😁👍👍

[@smileygirl6457]

Yum. What a lovely Daughter you are. 😊❤

[@PorterCollins612]

This episode made me extremely happy! You’re my Martha Stewart!🤍

[@ronnamcdonald999]

I prefer fruit pies to be very firm and always add extra cornstarch to help make it solid and firm. I hardly ever precook fruit, but I am inspired to try something different. Thanks Erin!!!!

[@gloriouslyimperfect]

Papa McD is awesome! Happy father's day to your dad!

[@bgrainger3477]

💕💕💕👏👍🎉🎊Erin, you are such a joy to watch! Thank you so much for making all of these wonderful videos.

[@erin-jeanne-mcdowell]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate your support! 🥰

[@psrpippy]

You should try fresh grated ginger in with rhubarb. It’s delicious and my favourite pie filling.

[@Sherryskogstad]

I make rhubarb custard pie every spring, we love it.❤

[@phyllisreinking4208]

Rhubarb….mmmm. You and your dad - a double delight!

[@sandraengstrand2784]

Aww, your dad is the cutest!!!! And we do not want to choose 🤣🥧🥧🥧💕 (but it would be the classic, of course)

[@erin-jeanne-mcdowell]

He really is the best 💖

[@sheilalbrown8518]

I'm right there you Mr. McDowell I love rubarb and goose berry

[@KnitWitch]

I cannot tell you how much I love rhubarb pies. All of them!

[@duke2011ful]

Love rhubarb too!

[@lacedreason]

We had 3 huge Rhubarb plants in our yard when i was little it was soo good, but havent had any in years. Never tried custard or cream Rhubarb pie, i bet they are amazing

[@rosalinamangino5797]

rhubarb custard pie 😍

[@huggledemon32]

I adore rhubarb, growing up my grandmother would have us over each weekend for a roast dinner, and we would often have stewed rhubard( sometimes with apple) over vanilla ice cream or with custard!🥰🥰🥰

[@LeahNess-t7o]

Your dad ROCKS!! And he has great taste in pies.❤❤ Strawberry-rhubarb and rhubarb custard. Oh so good!!

[@AceofFlames_]

STEEEVEEEE!!! His wedding outfit and -- was it a Carl Sandburg reading? -- I mean come on!!! Iconic!!!!!

[@erin-jeanne-mcdowell]

Good memory!!! :)

[@AceofFlames_]

​@@erin-jeanne-mcdowell omg hilarious choice. I literally saved that outfit in my personal lookbook of fashion inspo! Just going to try to be Steve now....

[@myboibill]

Do you have a really nice channel and I enjoyed popping in. I think your channel is so enjoyable because I believe you are as well. Your father is a lucky man to have a daughter like you and vice versa I suppose. Rhubarb pie anyway is my favorite pie. I have rhubarb in the freezer from late this spring that may be coming out on Saturday so I am relying on this video for a few new ideas. I just wanted to tell you that this is a very special site you keep it up thank you

[@laurahunter1690]

Rhubarb is highly under rated. Thanks for shining a spotlight on it ! 😊

[@emkn1479]

Gotta try the custard pie! Might actually win over the husband. My rhubarb plant is huge this year and I never really use it enough.

[@VinityDe]

when she picks up the halves of the cream pie wtf kind of pie is this so structural 🔥🔥

[@AmaPetEbert]

Thank you so much for this video! Your father is adorable! I purchased your book about a month ago and have not baked any pies yet. However, I have a GIANT rhubarb plant in my yard I’m going to harvest today so I can bake some rhubarb pie!! I’m very excited!! Thanks again!

[@LocalTiengmex]

Erin you are my idol i love your work and your proud coaching skill in the great nailed it baking challenge 😊

[@erin-jeanne-mcdowell]

Thanks so much!!! ❤❤❤

[@jon1jenny]

I made the Rhubarb Cream Pie yesterday and it's amazing!!!❤❤❤

[@erin-jeanne-mcdowell]

So glad you loved it!!! ❤

[@kathyreston9933]

Totally agree with the pure rhubarb pie - no strawberries. I could never understand the strawberry rhubarb thing. Maybe it's for people who really don't like rhubarb.🤔 I'd choose the classic rhubarb pie every time!

[@suzaynnschick158]

I love rhubarb pie too! Old-fashioned rhubarb custard is my favorite.

[@charmainereynolds8722]

Hello Erin, The Rhubarb Crumble Pie was outstanding. I was leery of all rhubarb, and it was a bit of extra work making the filling and par baking the crust, just to wait for it all to cool to bake it again. BUT, it was absolutely delicious. I'd have to say one of the BEST pies I've ever made. Everyone LOVED it! Many thanks for your recipes. (I've also been making many kringles BTW). Your recipes never disappoint. Keep up the good work.

[@erin-jeanne-mcdowell]

Thanks so much for sharing this baking success with me! I agree, good pie - especially good fruit pies - can be a lot of work, but the results speak for themselves! All those beautiful contrasting textures, just sweet enough, and in the case of rhubarb - tart, too! Mmmmm!

[@lorassorkin]

They all look wonderful, and like your dad, I LOVE rhubarb pie! I just hope it's not too late to find some fresh and start baking these!

[@JoLe-df8yy]

Love these pies. I am salivating as I am watching. Love your channel and you. You are great and very explicit. Always looking forward to more thing that you do. Thank you

[@davidderowan5912]

Love ya Erin great job😊

[@miseentrope]

Erin, my grandfather loved raisin pie. Could you do a few takes on raisin pies, please?

[@erin-jeanne-mcdowell]

This isn't the first time I've had this request - but this isn't a pie I'm super familiar with! I've spent the last year trying as many as I can find for inspiration! I hope to bring you one down the line!

[@peggypickett927]

Rhubarb is my favourite until it’s pumpkin pie season! Our family favourite combines the cut rhubarb with the sugar and eggs in a bowl and I let it sit app minutes or so to start drawing out the juices. Roll out your dough , line the pie plate and you pour the filling in. Cover with crust and bake. Etc. it is like your custard pie only way more rhubarb. It always works and I’ve never had a soggy bottom. BUT I’m going to try prebaking and we’ll see if I can get a sturdy pie slice!

[@justinehyre2975]

I love rhubarb!!! Never mix rhubarb with strawberries!! That said my very favorite rhubarb pie was my grandmother's rhubarb cobbler!! Her cobblers were the best, especially the blackberry and rhubarb. I have had a hard time finding recipes like hers. She made hers with a top and bottom crust and did the fruit in layers with dough scraps in between like dumplings. Eaten plain or in a bowl of milk(purple milk results) it was always the best!!!

[@erin-jeanne-mcdowell]

That sounds delicious - I've had a few cobblers prepared that way when I've visited Georgia and Louisiana! Love the purple milk description!

[@atomwenzel]

This is perfect timing. Rhubarb season is coming to an end and I was looking for more inspiration for things to bake after the 20 + concotions ive made thus season already. Im rhubabrb obsessed

[@erin-jeanne-mcdowell]

So glad!!! I always have fun experimenting with new recipes with seasonal fruit - gotta enjoy it while you can! 💖

[@Kinnabari]

Oh i've been watching every of your pie content!

[@erin-jeanne-mcdowell]

Thanks for tuning in!!! ❤❤❤

[@DianaSoucie]

Thank you!!!

[@beatricetreadwell5785]

Fun recipes! 👍 I’m very intrigued by the rhubarb cream pie with the Marscapone!!!! That’s the one I’d pick! Do you make any other fruit pies layered like this one? 😃👍❤️

[@rumbleinthekitchen_Amy]

I'm hoping to make it this weekend for Father's Day!

[@erin-jeanne-mcdowell]

I have multiple layered pies inside #thebookonpie - the fruity frangipane pie, the striped citrus pie, key lime-coconut cream hybrid pie, butterscotch apple pie, so many! ❤

[@susansmith9969]

I have always made a Rhubarb Cream pie with just rhubarb, sugar, flour and heavy whipping cream. It's my families favorite spring pie. I am anxious to try your cream pie if I can get my hands on some good rhubarb. I live in Texas so it's a crap shoot.

[@sandralouth3103]

I love to mix rhubarb and apples.

[@erin-jeanne-mcdowell]

Yum! I also love blueberry and rhubarb which some folks call Bluebarb! 💙

[@sistersister2999]

I love that ya’ll are eating pie like pizza! I use your all-butta pie dough and love it! Still continuing to work to improve my dough making. Have not yet achieved the thick crimp that you have. I never seem to have enough pie dough for that. Also, I’m thinking now of the iterations for the rhubarb cream pie - mixing a little of jam with cream for a layer, adding lemon zest to the cream, topping it with roasted rhubarb…

[@erin-jeanne-mcdowell]

Eating pie like pizza is part of the joys of achieving the #sturdypiechallenge !!!! 🫶💖🫶

[@sistersister2999]

❤Yes! Love the #sturdypiechallenge!🎉

[@drhelenloney1426]

we've got a garden full of rhubarb at the moment, I'm making the strusel one this weekend for a bbq

[@drhelenloney1426]

and it was lovely and very popular!

[@ulib9121]

Liked it before watching:)

[@erin-jeanne-mcdowell]

Thanks for your support! It really means a lot to me 💖💖💖

[@jaimed3890]

Awe Erin you are an amazing gem. 2 min in and I am already giggling and grinning. Sunday morning with Erin are really the best. 🥰

[@erin-jeanne-mcdowell]

Thanks so much for tuning in 🥰

[@ForgeA.Geniocracy]

All three pies look GREAT! Your rhubarb stays such a pretty color. My rhubarb often turns a greyish color after it's cooked. I don't know what I'm doing wrong!

[@erin-jeanne-mcdowell]

It really depends how deeply red it is. My parents’ rhubarb is regularly green without much pink hue at all, and it stays green even after cooking and baking! The grey look is usually a result of a pale pink exterior and a yellowish interior combining and desaturating the pink! If you feel like it, you can always augment it with a drop or two of pink food coloring just for the look 💖

[@alisonm3436]

omg, these look so good. do you think the cream pie fillings would work as cake fillings? I'll have to try the pie version but I'm currently looking for cake inspiration...

[@erin-jeanne-mcdowell]

This probably is stable enough to use as a cake filling - it’s quite thick! ❤

[@jenniferlancaster7040]

A woman in my church long time ago said she only liked two kinds of pie, hot and cold. 🤣🥧

[@ronnamcdonald999]

Can you substitute cream cheese for the mascarpone?

[@swc2019]

Yes! Just rhubarb! Strawberries are delicious, but they mute the flavor of rhubarb. I probably would choose the classic, where the beauty and deliciousness of the rhubarb is on full display!

[@erin-jeanne-mcdowell]

Juicy and delicious! It’s hard to beat!!!! ❤

[@marybrienza3643]

💖 Interested to know your thoughts on Instant Clearjel as a thickener.

[@erin-jeanne-mcdowell]

To be honest, I’m not a fan. I hate the smell, and I find it has a noticeable flavor - I prefer cornstarch, tapioca starch, or flour, depending on the texture I’m going for! 💖

[@emkn1479]

@@erin-jeanne-mcdowell tapioca as in the pearls or a powdered starch form? I keep pearls around because we love tapioca pudding as well.

[@dianetaylor8054]

I am a pie for a birthday rather than cake fan.

[@erin-jeanne-mcdowell]

Me too!!! 🫶

[@cindia6697]

I love pecan pie but I hate the syrup goop

[@sheilalbrown8518]

And I also like them tart I don't care for them that much if their to sweet

[@rumbleinthekitchen_Amy]

I have a salt question. It seems like you lean towards sea salt for baking but I know many others are DCK devotees. Why do you prefer the sea salt?

[@erin-jeanne-mcdowell]

In general, I like fine sea salt because of its faster ability to disperse and/or dissolve evenly. I use kosher salt when I’m cooking - but I just love that fine sea salt for baking. I opt for sea salt specifically to avoid folks trying to use iodized table salt just because it is fine! 💖

[@gretarubendall9]

Odd I think every rhubarb pie I have ever eaten has been a double crust pie

[@mkb2228]

There is something wrong with people that don’t like PIE 🤣😂

[@erin-jeanne-mcdowell]

I try not to judge…but…agree 🙃