PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING

Hello Forumites! However well-intentioned, for the safety of other users we ask that you refrain from seeking or offering medical advice. This includes recommendations for medicines, procedures or over-the-counter remedies. Posts or threads found to be in breach of this rule will be removed.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

Rhubarb pie.

Options
24567

Comments

  • Churchmouse
    Churchmouse Posts: 3,004 Forumite
    edited 14 June 2009 at 5:03PM
    On the basis of about 1 1/2 lbs rhubarb, I'd use about 4 - 5 tablespoonfuls of sugar ( about 2-3 ounces) but then I don't like it too sweet.

    Oh I see I like it much tarter than weezl:D If you're worried then precook in the tiniest amount of water, not much more than clings from washing it, on a gentle heat just to soften it down. At least that way you'll be able to adjust the sweetness.
    You never get a second chance to make a first impression.
  • weezl74
    weezl74 Posts: 8,701 Forumite
    edited 14 June 2009 at 5:08PM
    mrbadexample wrote: »
    :think: Are you absolutely sure I don't need to precook the filling? :confused:

    I'm a little bit worried that it might be a bit tough - some of the rhubarb's quite young & tender, but a few stalks are older, and a bit tougher....

    delia doesn't, click

    she only uses 3 oz sugar :eek: but then she puts bashed up sugar lumps on top :confused:

    so maybe I'll stick with my risky 6oz....    :o

    eta: sorry crossed posts with churchmouse! go with her sugar amount :)

    :hello:Jonathan 'Fergie' Fergus William, born 05/03/09, 7lb 4.4oz:hello:
    :)Benjamin 'Kezzie' Kester Jacob, born 18/03/10, 7lb 5oz:)
    cash neutral gifts 2011, value of purchased gifts/actual paid/amount earnt to cover it £67/£3.60/£0
    january grocery challenge, feed 4 of us for £40
  • Churchmouse
    Churchmouse Posts: 3,004 Forumite
    that pie looks lovely, thanks for the link weezl. And no faffing about with tins etc would think that would suit you MrBE;)
    You never get a second chance to make a first impression.
  • weezl74
    weezl74 Posts: 8,701 Forumite
    Churchmouse wrote: »
    And no faffing about with tins etc would think that would suit you MrBE;)


    perhaps Mrs Excellent Example is doing the washing up?

    :hello:Jonathan 'Fergie' Fergus William, born 05/03/09, 7lb 4.4oz:hello:
    :)Benjamin 'Kezzie' Kester Jacob, born 18/03/10, 7lb 5oz:)
    cash neutral gifts 2011, value of purchased gifts/actual paid/amount earnt to cover it £67/£3.60/£0
    january grocery challenge, feed 4 of us for £40
  • mrbadexample
    mrbadexample Posts: 10,805 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker Photogenic
    I think I might compromise & go for about 4oz....
    If you lend someone a tenner and never see them again, it was probably worth it.
  • weezl74
    weezl74 Posts: 8,701 Forumite
    PS delia does it with gooseberries too

    :hello:Jonathan 'Fergie' Fergus William, born 05/03/09, 7lb 4.4oz:hello:
    :)Benjamin 'Kezzie' Kester Jacob, born 18/03/10, 7lb 5oz:)
    cash neutral gifts 2011, value of purchased gifts/actual paid/amount earnt to cover it £67/£3.60/£0
    january grocery challenge, feed 4 of us for £40
  • mrbadexample
    mrbadexample Posts: 10,805 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker Photogenic
    weezl74 wrote: »
    PS delia does it with gooseberries too

    And if the flippin' sawfly would leave my bushes alone, so might I. :mad:
    If you lend someone a tenner and never see them again, it was probably worth it.
  • weezl74
    weezl74 Posts: 8,701 Forumite
    MR BE, I suspect delia can employ someone full time to flick em off hers!

    :hello:Jonathan 'Fergie' Fergus William, born 05/03/09, 7lb 4.4oz:hello:
    :)Benjamin 'Kezzie' Kester Jacob, born 18/03/10, 7lb 5oz:)
    cash neutral gifts 2011, value of purchased gifts/actual paid/amount earnt to cover it £67/£3.60/£0
    january grocery challenge, feed 4 of us for £40
  • mrbadexample
    mrbadexample Posts: 10,805 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker Photogenic
    Right, the pastry's resting in the fridge, and I'm resting outside it. :D I might have a go at Delia's another day.

    I'll go for an uncooked filling, and about 4oz sugar. If it doesn't work, it's Churchie's fault. :p
    If you lend someone a tenner and never see them again, it was probably worth it.
  • mrbadexample
    mrbadexample Posts: 10,805 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker Photogenic
    I forgot to buy any cream. :doh:

    Is custard easy to make, and have I got everything I need to make it, or am I going to the shops again? :(
    If you lend someone a tenner and never see them again, it was probably worth it.
This discussion has been closed.
★ ★ ★ Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 351.1K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.1K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 453.6K Spending & Discounts
  • 244.1K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 599K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 177K Life & Family
  • 257.4K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.6K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.
Update Your Picture