how many grams in a tablespoon of tapioca?

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• How much tapioca thickens a fruit pie?
  For a 9-inch double-crust pie with about 5-6 cups of fruit, 2 tablespoons of instant tapioca (21 g) handles firmer fruit like apples, while juicier fruit — blueberries, sour cherries, peaches — usually wants 3 tablespoons (31 g). Grind the pearls in a spice grinder if you don't want visible dots in the filling. Let the mixed filling rest 15 minutes before assembling so the tapioca starts hydrating.
• Can I use tapioca instead of cornstarch for a dessert sauce?
  Yes, and it's a better choice when you want a clear, glossy sauce that holds up after cooling. One tablespoon (10.5 g) of instant tapioca thickens about 1 cup of liquid for a glaze or fruit topping. Unlike cornstarch, tapioca won't go cloudy when chilled and won't break down if the sauce gets re-warmed. Whisk it in cold and bring to a simmer to activate.
• Is a tablespoon of tapioca starch the same as pearl tapioca?
  By weight, no — a tablespoon of tapioca starch is about 8 g versus 10.5 g for pearls, because the starch is finer and packs differently. For thickening purposes they're roughly interchangeable tablespoon-for-tablespoon, but starch dissolves instantly into a smooth gel, while pearls stay visible unless you grind them. Match the form to the dish: starch for sauces and gravies, pearls for puddings and pies.

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