Grandma's Rhubarb Custard Pie

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

Grandma's rhubarb custard pie recipe yields a sweet and tart rhubarb custard pie topped with a light, golden meringue.

Ingredients

4 cups diced fresh rhubarb
1 (9 inch) unbaked deep-dish pie crust
1 1/4 cups white sugar
2/3 cup evaporated milk
3 large eggs
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large egg whites
6 tablespoons white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Directions

1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2 Place rhubarb into pie crust. Combine 1 ¼ cups sugar, evaporated milk, egg yolks, flour, and ½ teaspoon salt in a bowl; pour over rhubarb. Place pie onto a baking sheet.
3 Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C); bake 30 minutes more. Transfer pie to a wire rack. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
4 Beat egg whites in a separate bowl until frothy. Slowly add 6 tablespoons sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, and cream of tartar; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread over baked pie.
5 Bake in the preheated oven until light golden brown, about 15 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.