This rustic Strawberry Crumb Pie is the perfect summer dessert, combining the bright, tart sweetness of fresh strawberries with a buttery, cinnamon-spiced crumb topping. The filling thickens beautifully with minute tapioca, ensuring every slice holds its shape without being too gloppy. The crust is simple to make, requiring just flour, shortening, and water, while the topping adds a delightful textural contrast with its crunchy, brown sugar richness. It’s an ideal dish for weekend brunches, family gatherings, or as a comforting treat after dinner. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an indulgent experience that feels both nostalgic and fresh.
Rowe’S Strawberry Crumb Pie
Description
This rustic Strawberry Crumb Pie is the perfect summer dessert, combining the bright, tart sweetness of fresh strawberries with a buttery, cinnamon-spiced crumb topping. The filling thickens beautifully with minute tapioca, ensuring every slice holds its shape without being too gloppy. The crust is simple to make, requiring just flour, shortening, and water, while the topping adds a delightful textural contrast with its crunchy, brown sugar richness. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal dish for weekend brunches, family gatherings, or as a comforting treat after dinner. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an indulgent experience that feels both nostalgic and fresh.Ingredients
Directions
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Mix strawberries with sugar and tapioca.
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Let stand while making pastry.
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Combine flour and salt in bowl.
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Cut in shortening until uniform, but coarse.
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Reserve about 1/2 cupful of mixture; set aside.
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Sprinkle water over remaining mixture in bowl; toss with fork and press into ball.
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Roll on lightly-floured board to fit pie plate.
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Fill with strawberry mixture.
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Cut an 8 inch round piece of foil; lay over filling.
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Bake in preheated 400 oven for 35 minutes.
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Blend reserved 1/2 cupful of flour mixture, brown sugar and cinnamon.
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Remove foil; sprinkle mixture over pie.
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Continue baking for 30-40 minutes or until crust and crumb topping are browned.
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Cool.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 465.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.8g2%
- Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 2439.6mg102%
- Total Carbohydrate 105.8g36%
- Dietary Fiber 2.2g9%
- Sugars 45.2g
- Protein 8.0g16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
If pie bubbles over during baking, place a sheet of foil beneath it to catch spills.