Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 cups (200g) rhubarb, chopped
- 1 cup (150g) strawberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup (15g) fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 cup (15g) fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (60g) light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (60g) rolled oats
- 1/4 cup (60g) chopped walnuts
- 6 tablespoons (85g) chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 45-50 minutes
Difficulty Level: 2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the rhubarb, strawberries, thyme, basil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, oats, walnuts, and salt. Toss to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the butter, heavy cream, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the filling into an 8-inch (20cm) pie plate.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information:
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
- Sodium: 120mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 50g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 25g
- Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- Sweet and tangy
- Aromatic with fresh herbs
- Crisp and buttery crumble topping
- Perfect for summer gatherings
User Comments:
- "An absolute showstopper of a pie! The combination of rhubarb, strawberries, and herbs is divine."
- "The crumble topping is incredibly addictive. I couldn't stop myself from going back for seconds."
- "This pie is so easy to make, yet it tastes like it came from a Michelin-starred restaurant."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe rhubarb and strawberries for the best flavor.
- If you don't have fresh thyme and basil, you can substitute 1/4 cup (6g) dried thyme and 1/4 cup (6g) dried basil.
- Do not overmix the crumble topping. This will make it tough.
- Serve the pie warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
