mama's coconut pies
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my mother used to make these at Christmas and on special occasions. these are the best pies. I make good pies but not as good as mama's. No one can cook like Mom!
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yield
8 to 10 (depends on way it is cut)
prep time
1 Hr 15 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Bake
Ingredients For mama's coconut pies
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2 csugar
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1/4 cflour
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6 mdor large eggs (divided) saving whites for topping
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1 canevaporated milk
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1 canwater
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1 tspvanilla extract
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2 cfresh or bagged coconut plus a handful for topping
How To Make mama's coconut pies
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1This recipe makes two pies. you can either make home made pie crust or you can use store bought. When taking to a church function or a funeral or family gathering I use the store bought crust. It is only when I am having company at my home will I make homemade pie crust. Bake your pie crust ahead of time. (guess you could call me lazy) -
2in a heavy medium sauce pan stir together the sugar, flour, until combined (or if you chose, you can stiff the sugar and flour together, works both ways)
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3add the 6 egg yolks, stir just to break the yolks then add the 1 can of evaporated milk, and 1 can of water and stir well.
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4Bring this to a boil over medium high heat, until thickened. Stirring constantly, turn off heat, add coconut and vanilla then pour into baked pie shells.
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5to make topping whip egg whites until stiff peaks are formed, add 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
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6divide the topping for both pies making sure the topping closes over the edge of the pie crust. Bake in preheated oven of 350* for about 10 to 15 mins.
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