Mirliton Douce Pie

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 60 minutes

Serving Size: 8

1¼ cup Mirliton (Chayote Squash) aka Alligator/Vegetable Pear – boiled, mashed and undrained

¾ cup crushed Pineapple

1 cup Pioneer Biscuit & Baking Mix

1 cup Sugar

1 stick of Margarine (4 oz. or ¼ lb.) – melted

2 eggs

1 tsp. Vanilla

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit

Blend all ingredients in blender or food processor.  Pour into 9 inch pie plate. Bake for 1 hour. 

Cool before serving

Note: 3-4 mirlitons will yield 1½ - 2 cups.

Tip: Boil mirlitons until tender enough to break with fork.

Alternate: You may use 2 full cups mirliton, omitting the pineapple, and substitute sugar with Splenda for a less sweet (douce) option.

Submitted By: Tony Guidry EMT-Paramedic

Louisiana, USA

Contest: Nationwide EMT