National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie is the perfect sweet and tart summer pie!

June 9th is the day that is celebrated for Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie. Rhuarb originated in Europe (Germany and UK), and introduced to the United States in the late 18th century. It’s unclear when the addition of strawberries came about, but many are glad that it did.

Strawberry Rhuabrb pie has become a spring and summer staple in many households. Starwberries and rhubarb are picked at their peak season, providing this dessert with high quality freshness. If you would like to enjoy this delcious pie year round, try freezing rhubarb for later consumption.

What is Rhubarb?

Rhubarb is a vegetable that resembles celery. It has green poisonous leaves, so remember to not consume, and insanely vibrant pink-red stalks that have a sour/tart taste. Rhubarb is a vegetable that is treated like a fruit. Although it tastes sour, when cooked with sugar it becomes pleasantly tart.

What Does Strawberry Rhubarb taste like?

Strawberry and Rhubarb complement each other very well. The tartness of the rhubarb just intensifies the sweet flavor of the strawberries. The overall flavor isn’t overly sweet or overly tart; it’s just right.

Click on the external link below, to try this delcious Strawberry-Rhuabarb Pie recipe.

Author:
Sy'ria Flowers