Rhubarb Custard Pie by Linda Bowles

This Historic Recipe, Rhubarb Custard Pie by Linda Bowles, can found in “Port Lambton United Church Women Recipe Book 1979”.

In 1974 it was decided that Port Lambton United Church needed a great deal of expensive repairs. The decision was made to build a new church. With great enthusiasm and devotion by interested church members, the property across the street from the original church was purchased from the Gates Estate in anticipation of a new building.

On April 16, 1978, members of Port Lambton United Church held the official sod turning ceremony. Two long-time members, Louise Hart (Port Lambton) and Bert Payne (Whitebread) were given the honour of turning the sod. Construction of the new 40 x 72-foot building was started shortly thereafter under the supervision of Clayton Hasson, a contractor from the Dresden area.

The corner stone was laid October 1, 1978. Those taking part were Clayton Hasson, Reverend Einar Egilsson, Jack Deyo (Becher), Mildred Barclay (Port Lambton) and Clarence Murphy (Whitebread).

With many generous donations of money and labour by men and women of the congregation, the new church was officially opened and dedicated on May 6, 1979. This church was not just financed and constructed by church members – there was a great deal of support, from many people, groups, and businesses in the area. It truly is a community-built church.

The above history of Port Lambton United church was taken from Port Lambton United Church website.

Instructions

Mix flour and sugar. Mix butter, vanilla, egg yolks. Mix together and add rhubarb. Pour into unbaked pie shell. Bake 350º f for 45 min. Take out. Add meringue. Bake till brown.