Papaya Pie
This Antiguan Papaya Pie is made by combining papayas, egg whites, and spices to make a pumpkin-pie style Caribbean dessert. It is best served with cinnamon and cool whip, and is a refreshing end to a great Caribbean style meal!
Servings 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pie shell
- 2 very very large papayas or 4 small ones
- 4 tbsp flour
- 6 tbsp sugar
- 4 egg whites
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 tsp cinnamon plus more for topping
- ¼ tsp orange extract
Instructions
- Cut the papaya in half, remove the seeds, and mash.
- Add lemon zest and lime juice, cinnamon, and orange extract.
- Stir in flour and sugar.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until they are stiff. Stir and fold into the mixture.
- Bake at 350 degrees for about 80 minutes, until the middle is set and the top starts to brown.
Notes
Recipe adapted from AtoZ World Travel