Jicama Pie
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Servings per container:
8
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Ingredients for - Jicama Pie

1. Jicama, peeled and shredded - 1
2. Sherry - ½ cup
3. Water - ½ cup
4. White sugar - ¾ cup
5. All-purpose flour - 6 tablespoons
6. Salt - ¼ teaspoon
7. Egg yolks - 3
8. Milk - 2 cups
9. Ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
10. Butter - 1 ½ tablespoons
11. Pie crust, baked and cooled - 1 (9 inch)
12. Butter - 1 tablespoon
13. White sugar - 2 teaspoons
14. Ground cinnamon - ¼ teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Jicama Pie

1. Stage

Combine shredded jicama, sherry and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Cover and boil gently 45 minutes, or till most of liquid has evaporated. Drain thoroughly. Set aside

2. Stage

Mix 3/4 cup sugar, flour and salt in a medium saucepan. Beat egg yolks and 1 cup milk in a small bowl. Stir into sugar mixture. Add remaining 1 cup milk and cinnamon. Stir over medium heat until mixture boils and becomes very thick. Stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons butter. Remove from heat and cool slightly.

3. Stage

Mix the cooked jicama with the custard mixture.

4. Stage

Pour mixture in pre-baked pie shell. Sprinkle lightly with 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon and remaining 2 teaspoons sugar. Cut remaining 1 tablespoon butter into small pieces and place over filling. Broil pie 3 inches from heat 3 to 4 minutes, or until butter and sugar are melted and bubbly. Watch carefully and do not let crust burn. Cool pie slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.