Island Pecan Pie
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Island Pecan Pie
Description
This pecan pie starts with a batter comprising sugar, cornmeal, flour, eggs, and salt beaten together to form a custard base. Coarsely chopped pecans, drained crushed pineapple, and sweetened coconut are gently stirred in followed by melted butter. The filling is poured into an unbaked pie crust and baked slowly at a moderate temperature for about 50-60 minutes. The crust edges are shielded with foil later to prevent over-browning as the pie finishes baking and sets.
The baked pie presents a moist, tender interior with a blend of nutty pecans and tropical pineapple and coconut flavors. The custard binds the filling components, providing a smooth texture and sweet richness.
Served chilled or at room temperature, this pie pairs well with the accompanying almond whipped cream, which is whipped heavy cream flavored with almond extract and sugar, topped with toasted coconut for a complementary nutty accent and creamy contrast.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon corn meal
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 5 egg
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup pecans coarsely chopped
- 1 cup pineapple thoroughly drained, crushed
- 1 cup coconut sweetened
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 pie crust unbaked
Homemade Almond Whipped Cream
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Topping
- 1/2 cup coconut toasted
Instructions
- Beat the sugar, cornmeal, flour, eggs, and salt together.
- Gently stir in the pecans, pineapple, and coconut (don't beat it). Stir in the melted butter and mix well.
- Pour the mixture into an unbaked pie shell.
- Bake at 300 degrees for approximately 50 to 60 minutes. Remove the pie from the oven. Cover the crust edge with some aluminum foil to keep it from burning. Cook for 15 to 30 more minutes, or until the pie is set.
- Allow the pie to cool and then refrigerate until ready to serve.
Homemade Almond Whipped Cream
- With a mixer, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add sugar and almond extract. Continue to whip until stiff peaks form or until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Top with toasted coconut.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 603 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 603kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 76g | 25% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 133mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 231mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 233mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 61g | 122% |
| Vitamin A | 545IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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