Jicama Pie Recipe

Name: Jicama Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 jicama, peeled and shredded; 1/2 cup sherry; 1/2 cup water; 3/4 cup white sugar; 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 egg yolks; 2 cups milk; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 1/2 tablespoons butter; 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked and cooled; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 teaspoons white sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

1 jicama, peeled and shredded
1/2 cup sherry
1/2 cup water
3/4 cup white sugar
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 egg yolks
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked and cooled
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons white sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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
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.
3
Mix the cooked jicama with the custard mixture.
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.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 jicama, peeled and shredded, 1/2 cup sherry, 1/2 cup water, 3/4 cup white sugar, and more.

Yes, Jicama Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Jicama Pie

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