Because it’s summer and the memories are just waiting to happen. ~ unknown
This weekend our four year old Grandson Edison came to play with us for the weekend. He is at that wonderful age where magic is waiting around every corner and he is bound and determined to seek it out. I love it; no guile, just wide eyed innocence and wonder. He is a joy to be around.
Last night we took him to the fireworks display. He was happy, frightened, curious, and a bit daring all in turn and I had the privilege of remembering what it was like to be young, innocent and carefree for a small space in time.
Thankful to God for the little things in life that bring so much joy and pleasure.
Strawberry Rhubarb Hand Pies
Strawberry Rhubarb Hand pies are a fresh taste of summer. I envision running through tall grass in the meadows. A picnic enjoyed on a checkerboard blanket. A tall glass of sweet lemonade, potato salad, and fried chicken. All topped off with a sweet and tangy delightfully delicious Strawberry Rhubarb Hand Pie that is my own. A perfect piece of pastry that fits right in my hand! These little pies are a nod to picnics and everything summertime.
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1½ cup rhubarb, sliced
- 2 cup strawberries, cut in half
- 1½ tsp orange rind, grated
- ¼ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup raw sugar, plus more for sprinkling
- Pinch of sea salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground cracked pepper (optional)
- 1½ tsp Grand Marnier (optional)
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
- 2-3 tbsp heavy cream, or 1 beaten egg white
- pie crust (enough for double pie)
- Melt butter over medium high heat.
- Add rhubarb and saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add strawberries, orange zest, orange juice, sugar, salt and cracked pepper (if using). Stir gently and allow to zimmer for three minutes until sugar is dissolved.
- Stir in Grand Marnier (if using).
- Whisk together cornstarch and water. Add to simmering fruit mixture. Continue to simmer, stirring continually until mixture has thickened. (about 4-5 minutes).
- Place filling in refrigerator to chill.
- Meanwhile, roll out pastry dough to about ¼ inch thick
- Cut 4 inch circles, squares (or use lattice hand pie mold) from pie crust. Double pie crust should make 12 individual circles or squares.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Once pie filling has cooled, spoon equally atop 6 of the pie cutouts.
- Top pie crust with filling with the remaining 6 pie crusts (optional to cut strips and make lattice to go atop the filling if pie molds are not used).
- Crimp the edges of the individual pies and place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush pies all over with cream or egg white and sprinkle with raw sugar.
- Place pies in the oven and immediately reduce heat to 375 degrees.
- Bake pies for 15-20 minutes until crust is golden and filling is bubbly.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving, filling will be hot, or serve cold.
My favorite pastry dough recipe is from Martha Stewart: Pate Brisee It never fails. Flaky and delicious every time. When using her Pate Brisee, chill the dough only slightly. Otherwise the dough will be a little harder to work with because of the butter content. If the dough gets to hard, let it sit for a few minutes to warm up.
Norpro 1042 Lattice Mini Pie Mold
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Shari how delicious I have a weakness for Strawberry Rhubarb anything! Congrats you have been featured this week on Creative Spark Link Party. Check it out here and make sure to link up again this week! http://bit.ly/1t2Ohhl
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Thank you Michelle! I am so very appreciative and feeling blessed. I will be sure to stop by.
Blessings,
Shari
This is gorgeous! Honestly beautiful! I can almost taste the rhubarb! Thanks for pinning with us at #foodiefridays! Once again you made it to my favorites list 🙂 Thanks for this!
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You are so kind 🙂 I am honored and thank you greatly. Love your party and look forward to linking up again this week.
Blessings,
Shari
These look amazing! Thanks for sharing on Worthwhile Wednesdays!
~Allie http://thecraftiestallie.blogspot.com/
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Thank you allie, I am happy you like them. Have a wonderful week.
Blessings,
Shari
Oh My! This looks so delicious! Pinned. Hugs! Lou Lou Girls
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Thanks Kimberly, I appreciate you stopping in!
Blessings,
Shari
These are beautiful! I haven’t had rhubarb in a few years, I want some now! 🙂
Thank you for linking up this amazing recipe in the Bloggers Brags Party at Surviving Toddlerhood! I hope to see you again!
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Thanks Rebekah. I had fun baking these up and they were quite delicious. I appreciate you stopping by and taking a moment to share. Have a wonderful week.
Shari
Oh my goodness, these look wonderful! I never cook with rhubarb, but this recipe makes me want to try it! Yum!
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Thanks Michelle, I only started cooking with Rhubarb in the past few years and it is now one of my favorites, especially when paired with strawberries. I appreciate you stopping by and hope you have a wonderful week!
Blessings,
Shari
These pies were delicious. I am a bit sad to see our Rhubarb season come to a close. Hoping I can get a few jars or strawberry rhubarb jam in soon. Thanks for stopping by and all your great support. I appreciate you!
Blessings,
Shari
These Strawberry Rhubarb Hand Pies look amazing. I love the Little Lattice Pie Mold, how perfect. I must try the recipe, I’m always looking for the perfect pie crust. Thanks so much for sharing with Foodie Friends Friday party this week. Pinned/shared.
We look forward to seeing you again with another delicious recipe.
Joanne/WineLady Cooks
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Thank you for sharing Joanne. Be sure to check out Martha Stewart’s Pate Brisee. It is an exceptional pie crust recipe. I appreciate you stopping by and taking a moment to share.
Blessings,
Shari
These look delicious! My mom always made strawberry rhubarb jam and it’s one of my favorite flavor profiles. Would love for you to share at Fridays Unfolded!
Alison
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Thanks Alison. This week was a bit crazy but I will make it a point to stop in next week. Bookmarked your party so I won’t forget.
Blessings,
Shari
Your pies look DELICIOUS!
What a treat for your grandson 🙂
Thanks for linking to the #SHINEbloghop
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Thanks Steph. The pies were a lot of fun!
those pies look good! Wish I was close enough to do a taste test. LOL I pinned it to our Tasty Tuesdays Creative K pinterest board. Thanks for linking up! 
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It would be fun to have you stop by for a visit!
I clicked over from #foodiefridays. I wondered how you got such perfect little lattice pies. I’ve never seen a hand-pie maker like that. Tempted to get one 🙂 And strawberry rhubarb is one of my favorite flavor combinations. Pinned!
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The hand pie mold was easy to use and I loved the way the pies turned out. Makes me look like a genius 🙂 Doing lattice on my own would have been a miserable affair. Thanks for stopping by.
Blessings,
Shari
This is a beautiful recipe! I would be honored if you would share it at Pin Your Friday Favorite. Keep up the amazing work!
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Would love to and thank you for the lovely comments! See you soon!
Blessings,
Shari
It is so unfortunate that we don’t have rhubarb in Greece! Thanks for linking up at The Weekend Social.
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I didn’t know that Katerina. Greece looks like a lovely place. I have heard from family who have visited that the people who live there are warm and inviting and the food is out of this world.
Blessings,
Shari
Strawberry rhubarab hand pies looks delicious Very nice clicks. Thanks for sharing with Hearth and Soul blog hop. Pinning.
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Thank you Swathi, the pleasure was all mine.
Blessings,
Shari
Everything you make looks so delicious. I think I can pin everything on your site…lol. I still haven’t tried rhubarb yet and can’t wait to see what it tastes like. Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday.
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You are so sweet! I enjoyed linking up at your party this week. Great posts to see. Have a wonderful weekend.
Blessings,
Shari
They look perfect #Shine
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Thank you. So glad you stopped in for a visit.
Blessings,
Shari
Thank you so much for sharing over at The Wednesday Round Up Link Party! These hand pies are absolutely beautiful! ~ Angela ~ LeMoine Family Kitchen
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Thank you Angela. Love your party and all the great posts.
Blessings,
Shari
Gotta keep this going, lol just shared to G+ Whats Cookin Next
Enjoy your day!!!
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Smiling! Blessings to you friend,
Shari
I am putting that pie mold on my Christmas wish list. These pies are so adorable and rhubarb is one of my favorite things! Pinned!
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Thanks Chrystal. I have had that pie mold sitting in my cupboard for over a year. It made me nervous 🙂 Finally decided to use it and I couldn’t believe how simple it was. Loved it! Thanks for stopping by and taking a moment to share.
Blessings,
Shari
This the summer pie perfection right here. Looks so delicious and gooey….mmm. Pining!
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Thanks Maria. I was pleased with how the picture came out. Good thing too, because those little pies disappeared so fast, I would have had to make them again to get another picture. Though, I don’t think anyone would have minded!
Blessings,
Shari
Those look like sweet, tangy, fruity, summery, tiny-pie perfection! I am now craving one for breakfast. And I think I need that tiny pie maker. Yummmm 🙂
~Stopping by from the Hearth and Soul hop
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I love your comment, It brought a smile to my face and made my day! Thanks for stopping in for a visit and taking a moment to share.
Blessings,
Shari
I am so glad you stopped by my blog because now I discovered your lovely site and your delicious recipe! I have loads of rhubarb in the garden and am always looking for ways to cook it up. These are a fun treat and dessert! I have pinned it! Thank you! Nice to meet you Shari!
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I loved your herb pots and they were a big hit on my FB page. I will be following your blog as well. So many beautiful things to look at! Thanks for stopping by and visiting. I love it when I click with someone and make a new friend!
Blessings,
Shari
Deliciousness!
Again, thanks for joining the Link Up this week!
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Thanks Jess! I appreciate you stopping by.
Blessings,
Shari
Carrie,
Stopping by now again to Stumble, share, Pin, and tweet.
Blessings,
Diane Roark
Thanks Diane 🙂
These look delicious and nothing short of beautiful!
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Thank you Heather…so sweet 🙂 I appreciate you stopping in for a visit and taking a moment to share.
Blessings,
Shari
What beautiful, delicious-looking pies! Love your photos, too! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog! 🙂
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Your blackberry scones were lovely. Thanks for coming by and the kind words!
Blessings,
Shari
Well now arent those the cutest most delicious little pies. I have never made a hand-pies before, but I dont do to much baking except during the holidays. Pastries are my downfall too, I love anything baked, my comfort food. Wishing you a great week
Hugs
Karren
PS Pinning to my Berry Board!!
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Making pie crusts use to be my nemesis. I am glad I never gave up and kept at it. I now have a pie crust that practically makes itself, it is so simple. Martha Stewart comes through in the clinch! Have a wonderful week.
Blessings,
Shari
I like your recipe! It really looks good! I pinned and Tweeted. Have a nice week. Dropping by from Mommy monday blog hop!
Thank you for stopping by, the sweet comments and for sharing on social media. I greatly appreciate it. Have a wonderful week.
Blessings,
Shari
Sounds absolutely delicious! My daughter is 2 and she loves discovery! I love watching her become fascinated with the simple. Pinned! Thanks for sharing with Creative Style!
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It is do fun watching their wide eyed wonder! Thanks for stopping by and taking a moment to share. I greatly appreciate it!
Blessings,
Shari
I thought I left a comment, but I am not seeing it. I am on my iPad so not sure if that is why, but just wanted to say I love strawberries and cannot wait to try this soon. Thanks 😉
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Laughing Janine! I love your determination 🙂
Blessings,
Shari
Ok, these look delicious and I do happen to love strawberries. Will have to try soon and thank you again for sharing 😉
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Thanks Janine. Hope you had a great 4th! Thanks for stopping in!
Blessings,
Shari
Shari,
These Strawberry Rubarb pies are just beautiful. I love that these pies are handheld. I can vision all my teens grabbing one and running. It sounds like you had a great 4th of July with your grandson.
Blessings and have a wonderful Saturday and Sunday.
Diane
Thank you Diane. We did have a wonderful time. Tonight we are going to roast marshmallows and make s’mores in the back yard and play with sparklers. He comes to stay at the farm one weekend a month. A great break for mom and dad and a time to spoil him with Grandma and Grandpa. Life is good!
Blessings right back at you,
Shari