A little reason to celebrate
National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day
Food ยท June 9
Strawberry rhubarb pie pairs sweet berries with tart rhubarb stalks in a flaky crust, a classic American fruit pie worth a slice.
National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day falls on Wednesday, June 9, 2027. That is 225 days away.
Strawberry rhubarb pie is a fruit pie built on a pairing that sounds odd until you taste it. Sweet strawberries meet sour rhubarb, and sugar and a thickener pull them together into a soft, rosy filling.
Rhubarb looks a bit like pink celery. Only the stalks are eaten, since the leaves are not food. On its own the stalk is sharply tart, which is why it is almost always cooked with sugar. Strawberries soften that edge and add a jammy sweetness, while the rhubarb keeps the pie from tasting like candy.
Bakers tend to have opinions about the top. Some use a full crust with a few slits, others weave a lattice so the red filling bubbles up through the gaps. Letting the pie cool before cutting helps the juices set, though very few people manage to wait.
Most people mark the day the obvious way, with a slice. A scoop of vanilla ice cream or a spoonful of whipped cream on top is common. Home bakers might make one from scratch, and others look for it at a local bakery, diner or farm stand.
If you bake one, chop the rhubarb into small, even pieces so it cooks through at the same pace as the berries.
Ways to celebrate
- Bake a strawberry rhubarb pie with a lattice top.
- Look for a slice at a local diner or bakery.
- Try your slice with vanilla ice cream on the side.
- Share a family pie recipe with a friend.
- Make a quick strawberry rhubarb crumble if pastry feels like too much.
Dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Tuesday, June 9 |
| 2027 | Wednesday, June 9 |
| 2028 | Friday, June 9 |
| 2029 | Saturday, June 9 |
| 2030 | Sunday, June 9 |
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