Ingredients

  • 1 pastry for a double-crust 9-inch pie
  • 5 cups dried rhubarb
  • 14 teaspoon salt
  • 12 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
  • 14 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
  • 3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon lemon, rind of, grated

Method

  • Preheat oven to 450F.
  • Roll half the pastry out on a floured surface and place into 9" pie pan.
  • Mix the next seven ingredients together and place into pie crust.
  • Roll other half of pie crust out and place over the top of the filling.
  • Crimp edges attractively and pierce the top all over with a fork to let the steam escape.
  • Bake at 450F for 15 minutes, reduce heat to 350F and continue baking for 30 additional minutes or until done.
  • Remove to a cooling rack and serve once cooled.