Strawberry Rhubarb pie query

[lewisnotmiller]

Since my mom always made good Rhubarb pie since I was little I've always enjoyed it.

I do have to say a good old fashioned apple pie is my favorite though. The crust is important to getting it just right. And a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Put the rhubarb and the apple in the same pie. Trust me on this.

 

[Revoltingest]

Who wants to have a gluttonous one on one public debate with me on whether strawberry rhubarb is the best pie? I will be taking the stance that it is. Subjects we'll tackle:

1. If a space alien ship landed, would or would not the space aliens like strawberry rhubarb pie?

2. Can eating strawberry rhubarb pie be considered a spiritual experience?

3. Will there be strawberry rhubarb pie in heaven?

4. Are the pyramids a result of eating strawberry rhubarb pie?

Looking for a willing debate opponent subject to my approval.

There is no debate.
Better fruit pies....
1) Blackberry (wild variety)
2) Blueberry

 

[ChristineM]

Behold!

Spoiler

I can do this trick with almost any food you name.

Lamb

Spoiler: Lamb

 

[exchemist]

The strawberry is super sweet to it and the rhubarb is a bit bitter and adds texture.

Bitter? Surely not. Do you mean sour?

I can see it might work, as Bramley apples, which are also sour, work with raspberries. But in both cases you will need to add a fair amount of sugar as well.

 

[PoetPhilosopher]

Bitter? Surely not. Do you mean sour?

I can see it might work, as Bramley apples, which are also sour, work with raspberries. But in both cases you will need to add a fair amount of sugar as well.

I've experienced sour or bitter or a combination of both with it before.

 

[exchemist]

On apple pie, I like lots of cinnamon.

That is something I dislike. I make apple pie quite often, but I use cloves to give it some spice, in preference to cinammon. I also use soft dark brown sugar, as it adds a caramel taste that goes very well.

 

[exchemist]

Have you tasted MY version?

Obviously not.

But my problem with that sort of thing as a rule is that I always find I want some acidity in the filling, to cut the butter in the pastry. It is traditional to use acid fruit in these pies. On the occasions I have had pies without acid fruit, e.g pecan pie, or, even worse, pumpkin pie, I have found them almost inedible - what the French call "étouffe chrétien".

 

[ChristineM]

Obviously not.

But my problem with that sort of thing as a rule is that I always find I want some acidity in the filling, to cut the butter in the pastry. It is traditional to use acid fruit in these pies. On the occasions I have had pies without acid fruit, e.g pecan pie, or, even worse, pumpkin pie, I have found them almost inedible - what the French call "étouffe chrétien".

I have not heard that before and neatly slid off my chair laughing

 

[Secret Chief]

That is something I dislike. I make apple pie quite often, but I use cloves to give it some spice, in preference to cinammon. I also use soft dark brown sugar, as it adds a caramel taste that goes very well.

Do you deliver?

 

[Secret Chief]

pumpkin pie

I'm with you on this one; it's an abhorrence.

 

[exchemist]

Do you deliver?

No, but it's not difficult to make, if you buy ready-made puff pastry. (Only buy the all-butter version, though.)

Mind you, I suppose any chemist worthy of the name ought to be able to follow a recipe.

 

[beenherebeforeagain]

Who wants to have a gluttonous one on one public debate with me on whether strawberry rhubarb is the best pie? I will be taking the stance that it is. Subjects we'll tackle:

1. If a space alien ship landed, would or would not the space aliens like strawberry rhubarb pie?

2. Can eating strawberry rhubarb pie be considered a spiritual experience?

3. Will there be strawberry rhubarb pie in heaven?

4. Are the pyramids a result of eating strawberry rhubarb pie?

Looking for a willing debate opponent subject to my approval.

Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.

My mom used to make rhubarb custard and gooseberry custard pies. Most people don't develop a taste for them; my family loves them. She tried strawberry-rhubarb a few times, but with mixed results. My wife makes them, but it's better to go buy from a local baker...

 

[crossfire]

Put the rhubarb and the apple in the same pie. Trust me on this.

I endorse this post. If you don't trust lewisnotmiller, than trust me. If you don't trust either of us, then the more apple-rhubarb pie for lewisnotmiller and me.

 

[Wu Wei]

Who wants to have a gluttonous one on one public debate with me on whether strawberry rhubarb is the best pie? I will be taking the stance that it is. Subjects we'll tackle:

1. If a space alien ship landed, would or would not the space aliens like strawberry rhubarb pie?

They'd hate it......everyone knows that space aliens much prefer apple pie over all others

2. Can eating strawberry rhubarb pie be considered a spiritual experience?

possibly, but doubtful, rhubarb is known to be spawn of Satan

3. Will there be strawberry rhubarb pie in heaven?

No, see previous comment about Satan

4. Are the pyramids a result of eating strawberry rhubarb pie?

Well duh, of course they are.....as was the Great Wall of China...the Colossus of Rhodes....and the sinking of Atlantis

 

[Vinayaka]

Give me a good sliced pumpkin pie and i am yours ,-)

Pumpkin is actually great baked, with butter and garlic, or whatever other flavour one might favour. It's good for far more than pies and jack-o'lanterns. I buy one every year as a protest to stupid consumers.

 

[exchemist]

Pumpkin is actually great baked, with butter and garlic, or whatever other flavour one might favour. It's good for far more than pies and jack-o'lanterns. I buy one every year as a protest to stupid consumers.

I can certainly believe it would benefit from being cooked with something assertive and savoury. But it's not something I feel inclined to experiment with - it's just too bland.

When my son was small we used to buy a pumpkin at Hallowe'en, just to make a lantern from. But we've stopped that, as it's a blessed relief not to have the kids ringing the bell all evening, demanding sweets.

I do cook with courgettes quite often, but that's about as far as it goes in this house, on the squash front.

 

[Vinayaka]

I can certainly believe it would benefit from being cooked with something assertive and savoury. But it's not something I feel inclined to experiment with - it's just too bland.

When my son was small we used to buy a pumpkin at Hallowe'en, just to make a lantern from. But we've stopped that, as it's a blessed relief not to have the kids ringing the bell all evening, demanding sweets.

I do cook with courgettes quite often, but that's about as far as it goes in this house, on the squash front.

I can certainly believe it would benefit from being cooked with something assertive and savoury. But it's not something I feel inclined to experiment with - it's just too bland.

When my son was small we used to buy a pumpkin at Hallowe'en, just to make a lantern from. But we've stopped that, as it's a blessed relief not to have the kids ringing the bell all evening, demanding sweets.

I do cook with courgettes quite often, but that's about as far as it goes in this house, on the squash front.

We grow those. I like acorn squash for its nutty flavour.

 

[crossfire]

Pumpkin is actually great baked, with butter and garlic, or whatever other flavour one might favour. It's good for far more than pies and jack-o'lanterns. I buy one every year as a protest to stupid consumers.

Pumpkin lasagne (where you puree the pumpkin with ricotta cheese to make the sauce) makes a delicious lasagne.

 

[Vinayaka]

Pumpkin lasagne (where you puree the pumpkin with ricotta cheese to make the sauce) makes a delicious lasagne.

My mother, at the urging of my father, once upon a time, made a turnip pie for Thanksgiving, when some cousins were coming over for dinner. They didn't even know it wasn't the traditional pumpkin until after they ate it. My brothers and I could hardly contain the giggles. Stupid fun stuff ... buy yeah that sounds good. There is so much to experiment with, and what can possibly go wrong?

 

[ChristineM]

Pumpkin is actually great baked, with butter and garlic, or whatever other flavour one might favour. It's good for far more than pies and jack-o'lanterns. I buy one every year as a protest to stupid consumers.

There are a lot about at the moment. Yesterday a knock on the door saw a rather large pumpkin thrust at me. It will make soup, it will be roast with potatoes to go with sunday lunch, what's left will be frozen.