SOUTHERN RAISIN AND COCONUT PIE

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This sweet, rich, custardy pie has raisins, nuts, and coconut. A favorite in the Deep South! If you're a big fan of cinnamon, you can add a couple extra teaspoons to the recipe. Garnish each slice of pie with whipped cream and chopped nuts for a delicious and attractive presentation..

Provided by Jackie Smith

Categories Desserts Pies Vintage Pie Recipes Chess Pie Recipes

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 (9 inch) pie shells, partially baked
1 ½ cups raisins
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
6 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup shredded coconut

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.6 calories, Carbohydrate 51.3 g, Cholesterol 100.3 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 248.7 mg, Sugar 36 g