Strawberry Rhubarb Pie With Orange

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Wash and drain rhubarb and strawberries and dry. Remove leaves and trim bottom of rhubarb. Slice ¼-inch thick and place in a bowl with ¼ cup sugar and salt.

2. Step 2

   Hull berries and slice. Add to rhubarb. Mix with fingers. Let stand 15 minutes. Drain 15 minutes.

3. Step 3

   Place remaining sugar, tapioca and orange rind in another bowl.

4. Step 4

   Dust bottom of chilled pie shell with bread crumbs. Brush fluted edge with heavy cream.

5. Step 5

   Toss strawberry-rhubarb mixture with tapioca-sugar mixture and spoon into pie shell. Dot with butter. Brush strips of pastry with cream. Arrange strips on top of filling to form lattice crust. Cover edges of pie with foil to prevent scorching.

6. Step 6

   Bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes. Remove foil. Bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until pastry is golden brown. Cool completely before cutting.