This pie is sweet, creamy and crunchy. In one word, different. Worth the effort.
Ingredients
- 1 jicama, peeled and shredded
- ½ cup sherry
- ½ cup water
- ¾ cup white sugar
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 cups milk
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 ½ tablespoons butter
- 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked and cooled
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 teaspoons white sugar
Directions
Step 1
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
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Mix the cooked jicama with the custard mixture.
Step 4
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.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 306 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat12g | 15% |
Saturated Fat5g | 27% |
Cholesterol91mg | 30% |
Sodium517mg | 22% |
Total Carbohydrate45g | 16% |
Dietary Fiber5g | 16% |
Total Sugars23g | |
Protein5g | |
Vitamin C12mg | 59% |
Calcium99mg | 8% |
Iron1mg | 8% |
Potassium245mg | 5% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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