Panamanian Papaya Pie Recipes

PAPAYA PIE

Steps:

• Cut fruit meat from skin; cut fruit into chunks. Add sugars, let set 10 to 15 minutes.
• Place sugared fruit in a pot large enough to handle, cook over medium heat until fruit is tender and is easily broken into smaller pieces, about 30 minutes. Stir occassionally, to keep papaya from sticking. Add spices about halfway through the cooking process.
• When papaya is cooked, allow to cool about 15 minutes, add the beaten eggs and place in the pie shell.
• Bake at 350F for about 45 minutes.

CARIBBEAN PAPAYA PIE

Steps:

• Remove the seeds and coarsely mash the Papayas.
• Now add the lime juice, zest, cinnamon and the orange extract.
• Fold in the sugar and flour.
• Now beat the egg whites together until they are stiff then fold into mixture.
• Finally, bake for at least twenty five minutes until the top is brown. Serve.
• warm or cold.

BANANA PAPAYA PIE

Steps:

• Combine papaya nectar, lemon juice, sugar, ginger, cinnamon and salt. Bring to boil then lower to low heat.
• Mix cornstarch and water to a smooth paste and stir into mixture. Stir until thickened and clear.
• Cool.
• Combine with bananas and pour into baked pie shell.
• Chill. Serve with whipped cream.

PAPAYA PIE (ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA)

Steps:

• Peel the papayas and remove the seeds. Roughly mash them.
• Add the lime juice, the lime zest, the cinnamon and the orange extract. Mix well.
• Fold in the flour and sugar. At this point, you might want to taste the mixture and adjust the ingredients according to how sweet you like it.
• Beat the eggs until they form stiff peaks.
• Gently fold the egg whites into the papaya mixture.
• Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
• Bake at 325 degrees for about 45 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly brown on top.
• Serve chilled.