Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (about 150 grams)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (12 grams)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cut into small pieces (1 stick / 113 grams)
- 2–4 tablespoons ice water (30 to 60 ml)
- 1 egg beaten (for the egg wash)
- coarse sugar for sprinkling on the crust
- 4 cups rhubarb stalks sliced into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1¼ lbs / 560 grams)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 grams)
- 1 tablespoons vanilla (15 ml)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (16 grams)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- coarse sugar for sprinkling
- 1 lemon zest and lemon juice (about 2 tablespoons of juice)
- handful of fresh mint optional
- 2 tbsp. triple sec or bourbon liquor optional
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
- Add the cold, cubed butter and work it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with butter pieces remaining.
- Drizzle in 2 tablespoons of ice water and gently mix until the dough starts to come together. If needed, add more ice water gradually until the dough holds together.
- Shape the dough into a flat disk, wrap it in plastic, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Last Step:
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Chilling the dough is crucial for a flaky texture, so don’t skip this step.
For a sweeter filling, adjust the sugar in the rhubarb mixture to your taste.
Consider adding a splash of your favorite liquor to enhance the flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 95 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg