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Ingredients

  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/3 c. flour
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 c. milk
  • 3 slightly beaten egg yolks
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 c. coconut
  • 1- 9-inch baked pie shell
  • 3 egg whites (for meringue)

Method

  • In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, flour and salt. Gradually add enough milk to make a thick paste. Add egg yolks and beat until smooth. Add remaining milk and stir until smooth. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick. Add vanilla, butter and coconut. Mix and pour into baked pie shell. In another bowl: beat egg whites until foamy, add a dash of salt and continue beating. Add 1 tbsp. sugar for each egg white. Beat until stiff peaks form. Pour onto pie and spread to edge of pie. Sprinkle with coconut and bake at 275 degree oven until golden brown.