Judges sit at table discussing and taking notes about pawpaws which are seen in bowls in the foreground.

Pawpaw Cream Pie recipe from Kentucky State University Pawpaw Research Program. 3/4 c. sugar 1/3 c. flour or ¼ c. cornstarch 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten 1 c. milk 1 c. light cream 1 c. pureed pawpaw pulp 3 egg whites 3 Tbsp. sugar pinch of salt 1 baked 9-inch pastry shell Combine sugar and flour or cornstarch. Add the beaten egg yolks, milk, and cream. Mix well and add pawpaw pulp. Cook and stir constantly over low heat until thickened. Cool. Make a meringue by beating the egg whites stiff with 3 Tbsp. sugar and a pinch of salt. Pour custard into a baked pastry shell and cover with meringue. Bake in a moderate oven (350° F) for 12 minutes or until meringue is browned. Serves 6 to 8.

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