Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 18 teaspoon salt
  • 3 12 cups tart apples, peeled,cored and thinly sliced (about 6)
  • 34 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 3 12 ounces flaked coconut
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Method

  • Using a mixer, combine the butter and the cream cheese well.
  • Using your hands, mix in the flour and the salt till completely combined.
  • Shape into a ball and chill for 15 minutes before using.
  • Pre-heat oven to 400F.
  • Divide the dough ball in two and roll each half out (on a lightly-floured surface) into a circle about 1/8 inch thick.
  • Line a 10 inch deep-dish pie pan with one circle.
  • Arrange the apples in this unbaked pie shell; you will want to do this as neatly as possible in order to get them all inches.
  • In a bowl, combine the sugar, flour and salt; sprinkle evenly over the apples.
  • Next, cover the apples evenly with the coconut.
  • Sprinkle the vanilla over the top, and dot with the butter.
  • Place the remaining circle of pastry over the filling; seal and flute edges.
  • Cut slits in top to allow steam to escape.
  • Bake at 400F for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 300 and bake an additional 35 to 40 minutes until the top is golden and the juices are bubbling.