Strawberry Rhubarb Pie III

Ingredients

• Crust:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 6-8 tablespoons cold water
• Filling:
  • 2 cups diced rhubarb
  • 2 cups diced strawberries
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour and salt. Using a pastry cutter, cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough forms a ball.
3. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface. Place in a 9 inch pie plate and trim off the excess. In a large bowl, mix together the rhubarb, strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves. Pour into the pie crust.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.

Interesting Facts

• Rhubarb is a vegetable, but it is usually cooked and used as a fruit.
• Strawberries are high in Vitamin C, folic acid, and dietary fiber.
• The combination of sweet and tart flavors in this pie is irresistible!