Rhubarb Stands On Its Own

Today was a big day..........Bob finally was able  to mow the lawn!  He definitely should have been a farmer that could drive his tractor up and down the fields in the spring.  He just loves getting on that riding mower.  I think he is actually disappointed when its all finished.  Its a beautiful day and lots of yard work so its a snack day.  I had a request for a rhubarb pie so that will be it today.

This was my Mothers recipe and I have the original card I wrote it on 50 years ago.  I have never made anything but this Rhubarb Pie.  This recipe is just for rhubarb.....don't try to disguise it with other fruit.......rhubarb stands on its own!

Make a pie crust. Save some pieces of the dough for the top of the pie.  In the mixer dump 1 1/2 cups sugar, 3 Tblsp of flour, 1/2 tsp of nutmeg, 1 Tblsp softened butter, and two eggs. Beat this all up really well.  Chop 3 cups of rhubarb into small pieces and dump into the pie crust.........Then pour the filling over the rhubarb. Now take your leftover pieces of pie dough and roll out and cut into something......like rounds, diamond shaped pieces, or just odd shapes.......place these pieces on top of the filling to decorate the pie. Sprinkle these  pieces with a little sugar.  Bake at 450 degrees for 10 min. Turn the oven down to 350 degrees and bake another 30 min.  Great served with vanilla ice cream!