AMBROSIA PECAN PIE

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Orange peel and coconut combine with pecans to make this a truly special and rich-tasting dessert. It always wins compliments at Christmas dinner. -Bernadine Stine, Roanoke, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 large eggs
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
2/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the eggs, corn syrup, sugars, orange juice, butter, orange zest and salt until well blended. Stir in pecans and coconut. , Pour into pastry shell. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cover edges with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 calories, Fat 31g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.