Gummy end result with tapioca means you used at least 2X too much. I use 2 tablespoons per 10" pie for fresh fruit, 3 tablespoons for frozen including berries. Tapioca has to sit for at least 20 minutes with fruit and sugar before you put it in the shell. Then stir and you should see clear grains and a small amount of liquid. Too much liquid from frozen berries? add another tablespoon and let it sit. I usually add 2 tablespoons water to apples to get the juice going before the baking starts. This way I have perfect pie every time. Fantastic tips, thank you Irene! It's always great to have experience shared with those who may not be familiar with a technique or ingredient. Cheers! Kim@KAF

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