Ingredients

  • 1 each pie shell (9 inch) 9 inch
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange zest grated
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cups rhubarb sliced

Method

  • Roll half of pastry to 18 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
  • Place in a 9-inch pieplate; trim off excess pastry along edges.
  • Cover with plastic wrap, and chill until ready to fill.
  • Combine sugar, cornstarch, and nutmeg in a heavy saucepan, stirring to blend cornstarch well.
  • Stir in orange rind, juice, and butter.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
  • Stir in rhubarb.
  • Spoon rhubarb mixture into prepared pastry shell.
  • Roll remaining pastry to 18 inch thickness; cut into 1/2-inch strips.
  • Arrange strips, lattice fashion, across top of pie.
  • Trim strips even with edges; fold edges under and flute.
  • Bake at 425F (220C) for 10 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to 350F (180C) and bake an one 9-inch pie.