Rhubarb Orange Custard Pie

Prep: 20 min Cook: 45 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A luscious rhubarb orange custard pie with a crisp crust, sweet and tart filling, topped with pecans—perfect for spring gatherings or a delightful dessert treat.

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Ingredients

  • pastry for 1 crust pie
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar, divided
  • 1/4 cup soft butter or margarine
  • 3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 cups rhubarb, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Beat egg whites until stiff.
  2. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, beating well after each addition.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks with butter and orange juice concentrate until well combined.
  4. Add remaining 1 cup sugar, flour, and salt to the yolk mixture; beat well.
  5. Add rhubarb to the yolk mixture and stir well.
  6. Gently fold in the whipped egg whites (meringue).
  7. Prepare pastry for a 9-inch pie and make a high-fluted rim.
  8. Pour the rhubarb custard mixture into the pastry-lined pie pan.
  9. Sprinkle chopped pecans on top.
  10. Bake in a hot oven at 400°F (200°C) for 40 to 50 minutes until golden and set.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

750 kcal 38% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.8g 18% DV
Total Fat 49.6g 64% DV
Carbs 71.6g 26% DV
Fiber 5.3g 19% DV
Sugar 14.7g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9821.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 423.8mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 142mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 19.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 17.8mg 20% DV
Calcium 132.5mg 10% DV
Iron 3.1mg 17% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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