How to use tapioca pearls when making puddings and pies?

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How do you use tapioca in pies?

When using tapioca as a thickener, allow the pie filling to sit for at least 15 minutes to absorb the juices before spooning it into the crust. Tapioca can be substituted in a one-to-one ratio for cornstarch.

Do you have to soak pearl tapioca before cooking?

First, it is important to soak small pearl tapioca before attempting to make pudding with it, or the texture will be off. Some people soak overnight, but we found that 30 minutes or so worked with small tapioca, resulting in a lively textured tapioca with wonderful creamy, custard bridging the beads.

Can you use small pearl tapioca in pies?

(If you use regular tapioca pearls, your pearls won't taste like much of anything at all.) Buy the extra-wide straws, too\u2014sucking pearls through a straw is half the fun. Use tapioca (either instant or flour/starch) as a thickener for pies, soups, gravies, or puddings.

How do you use tapioca granules?

Granulated Tapioca has small, starchy granules used to make tapioca pudding and to thicken pie fillings, soups, gravies and stews. These grains don't dissolve completely when cooked, so puddings and pies thickened with this product will have tiny tapioca balls as part of the finished product's consistency.

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