I don’t make pies. Jim mentioned craving rhubarb-strawberry pie after seeing rhubarb at the farmers market. I decided to surprise him. I’m curious how it tastes. It has to sit for 3 hours before we try it.
He has inspectors coming to look at the roof due to tree damage. They’ll be here a while.
I timed this perfectly for when they’re all finished
Salted Rum Caramel Sauce is in the jar at top right of photo
This is a beautiful book with tempting photos. The recipes tempt you. My husband was craving banana pie, so I checked this book out of the library. After making and tasting the Salted Rum Caramel Sauce, and the Rum Pastry Cream, I had a feeling it was a keeper. My husband drooled over this, and couldn’t stop eating it. Normally, he does not care for coconut, but he did not mention it while he inhaled this pie. I ordered the book online to have on my shelf as there are a few apple and berry pie recipes I want to try, along with the crust. I give this book 4 stars for now, because the pastry cream was more of pudding rather than pie. That could be my fault, so I’m going to make it again, if I get a better pie filling result, I will change this rating to 5 stars. Of course, if the apple recipes turn out well, then that will change the stars to 5 as well. My husband said he did not mind the pudding part as it was delicious. The Salted Rum Caramel sauce will be used on apple slices today because it is delicious.
from the book: Art of the Pie: A Practical Guide to Homemade Crusts, Fillings, and Life
I’m not a pie baker. This is my first attempt. After making this pie, I have learned to go easy on Chinese 5 spice powder – it is very strong. I will go 1/2 tsp next time as the spice intensified after sitting over night.
The house smells delicious. I’m going to share the photo of the recipe from this book as I’m busy creating for the holidays.
Papas Cutting Board 