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Prep Time:
Cook time: 40 minutes
Serves:
== Description ==
Coconut pie
== Ingredients ==
* 1½ cups sugar
* 1½ cups water
* 3 cups finely grated fresh coconut (or 1½ cups desiccated coconut soaked in a little water, add any excess water to the 1½ cups water above)
* 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small bits
* 2 eggs + 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
* ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
* 2 tablespoons apricot jam
* 1 baked short-crust pastry pie shell
* 8 strips candied citron, 1" long by ⅛ " wide (or chopped peel or raisins)
== Directions ==
# Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
# Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
# Cook briskly, undisturbed, until the syrup reaches a temperature of 230°F (110°C) on a sugar thermometer.
# Remove the pan from the heat, add the coconut and butter, and stir until the butter is completely melted.
# Let the mixture cool to room temp, then vigorously beat in the eggs and vanilla.
# In a small pan, melt the apricot jam over low heat, stirring constantly.
# Brush the jam evenly over the bottom of the baked pie shell.
# Pour the coconut mixture into the pie shell, spreading it smoothly.
# Bake for about 40 minutes (filling should be firm and golden brown).
# Before serving, arrange the thin strips of citron in a sunburst pattern in the center of the pie (or use raisins).
# Serve warm or at room temperature; can be accompanied by whipped cream.
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Category:South African Desserts
Category:Pie Recipes
Category:Coconut Recipes
Category:Egg Recipes
Category:Egg yolk Recipes
Category:Apricot preserves and jam Recipes
Category:Candied citrus peel Recipes