Kathy H.'s strawberry rhubarb filling

By Lonnie

Ingredients

• 1/2 c sugar
• 3 T quick cooking Tapioca
• 1/4 t salt
• 1/4 t nutmeg
• 1 lb rhubarb
• 1 c sliced strawberries

Preparation

Step 1

Combine 1 ½ cup sugar, 3 T quick cooking tapioca, ¼ t salt, and ¼ t nutmeg. Add 1 pound rhubarb cut in ½ inch pieces (3 cups) and 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries. Mix to coat fruit and let stand for 20 minutes. Meanwhile prepare pastry for 9 inch lattice top pie. Line 9 inch pie plate with pastry, fill with fruit mixture and dot with 1 T butter. Adjust the lattice top and seal. Bake in 400 oven for 35 to 40 minutes.