Name: Southern Raisin and Coconut Pie
Yield: 16
Ingredients: Pie shells, partially baked - 2 (9 inch); Raisins - 1 ½ cups; Butter, softened - 1 cup; White sugar - 1 cup; Packed brown sugar - 1 cup; Eggs - 6; Vanilla extract - 2 teaspoons; Ground cinnamon - 2 teaspoons; Chopped walnuts - 1 cup; Shredded coconut - 1 cup

Ingredients for - Southern Raisin and Coconut Pie

1. Pie shells, partially baked 2 (9 inch)

2. Raisins 1 ½ cups

3. Butter, softened 1 cup

4. White sugar 1 cup

5. Packed brown sugar 1 cup

6. Eggs 6

7. Vanilla extract 2 teaspoons

8. Ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons

9. Chopped walnuts 1 cup

10. Shredded coconut 1 cup

How to cook deliciously - Southern Raisin and Coconut Pie

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2 . Stage

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.

3 . Stage

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.

4 . Stage

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.