Loquat Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Wash and quarter loquats, removing seeds.
2. 2
   Combine loquats and water and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
3. 3
   Sift dry ingredients together, then stir into loquats.
4. 4
   Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens, remove from heat and cool.
5. 5
   Prepare pastry for an 8 or 9 inch pie plate.
6. 6
   When loquat filling is partially cooled, pour into pie dish containing bottom crust.
7. 7
   Cover with top crust and bake at 450:F for 10 minutes, then 350:F for 30 minutes.