Island Pecan Pie

Island Pecan Pie

30 min to prepare; 1 hour to cook; serves 8

 

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 5 eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
PREPARATION
  1. Preheat oven to 300º F.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together sugar, eggs, cornstarch, flour and salt until thoroughly combined and incorporated.
  3. Mix in melted butter, then fold in pecans, pineapple and coconut.
  4. Place pie crust in a round baking dish, then pour pecan mixture over the crust. Crimp edges of crust.
  5. Place baking dish in oven and bake for 55 minutes, or until almost set.
  6. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for another 15-20 or until center is just set.
  7. Remove from oven and garnish with whipped cream and toasted coconut. Enjoy!

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