Pawpaw Pie

Pawpaw is an indigenous fruit to the U.S., its taste is similar to banana and is wonderful in this simple custard pie. Serve topped with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust*
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup milk
1 large egg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup pawpaw pulp, peeled and seeded

Cooking Directions:

1. Place all ingredients in a saucepan and stir together. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
2. Pour into unbaked pie shell and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C). until the crust is done.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

*Use store bought, ready-to-use pie pastry, or your favorite recipe for homemade pie pastry.

Recipe provided courtesy of Kentucky State University.

Words to The Pawpaw Patch Song:

Where, oh where, is dear little Nellie?
Where, oh where, is dear little Nellie?
Where, oh where, is dear little Nellie?
Way down yonder in the pawpaw patch.
Come on, boys, let's go find her.
Come on, boys, let's go find her,
Come on, boys, let's go find her,
Way down yonder in the pawpaw patch.
Picking up pawpaws, puttin' 'em in your pocket,
Picking up pawpaws, puttin' 'em in your pocket,
Picking up pawpaws, puttin' 'em in your pocket,
Way down yonder in the pawpaw patch.