Southern Raisin And Coconut Pie Recipes

FANTASTIC RAISIN-COCONUT PIE

Steps:

• Set oven to 400 degrees.
• Line two 9-inch pie plates with pastry, flute as desired.
• Prick holes all over the pastry using a fork.
• Bake for 8 minutes; cool on wire racks.
• Place the raisins in a saucepan and cover with water, bring to a boil, then remove from heat; set aside.
• In a mixing bowl cream butter with both sugars.
• Beat in eggs, vanilla and cinnamon until thoroughly combined.
• Drain the raisins, then stir into the creamed mixture along with nuts and coconut (the mixture with look slightly curdled).
• Evenly divide the mixture between the two crusts.
• Place the pies on a baking sheet.
• Bake at 350 degrees (bottom oven rack) for 30-35 minutes or until set.
• Cool and top with whipped cream or ice cream.
• DELICIOUS!

SOUTHERN RAISIN PIE

Steps:

• 1. Mix sugar , flour, egg together. Then add lemon juice and rind, salt, raisins and water. Using a double boiler cook over hot water for 15 minutes, then cool.
• 2. Line a pie pan with pastry, pour in the filling and place strips of pastry over the filling in a lattice design, bake in a hot over (450) for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake 20-25 minutes longer.

SOUTHERN RAISIN AND COCONUT PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place raisins in a small saucepan. Pour in enough water to cover. Place over low heat and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. Beat in eggs, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Mix until smooth. Drain excess water from raisins. Fold into mixture along with nuts and coconut. Mixture will appear curdled. Pour half of mixture into each pastry shell.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until filling is set. Cool on wire racks. Garnish with whipped topping and chopped nuts if desired.