STRAWBERRY RHUBARD CUSTARD PIE

Invented by Margaret for Susie Griener’s wedding

2-1/4 C rhubarb, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 C strawberries, sliced
3/4 C sugar
4-1/2 t arrowroot or cornstarch
2 eggs, beaten
1 unbaked pie shell

Combine sugar and arrowroot in saucepan with just enough water to form a paste. Bring to a boil, add rhubarb, and boil 2-3 minutes. Add strawberries, let cool for 5-10 minutes, and mix in beaten eggs. Pour into pie shell and bake for an hour at 350 degrees F.

For four pies, use:
9 C rhubarb
4 C strawberries
3 C sugar
6 T arrowroot
6 eggs
4 pie shells