Granny's Coconut Pie

This recipe has been passed down through the generations. My great grandma always made this pie, then my grandmother took over, and now it isn't a holiday unless this pie is there. Posting here for safekeeping as I would be heartbroken if my well worn recipe page ever got lost...

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 16
• Yields: 2 pies

Ingredients

• 2  frozen pie crusts (deep dish-thawed)
• 1  cup milk
• 2 1⁄2 cups flaked coconut (1 7oz bag)
• 2  cups sugar
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
• 6  eggs
• 1⁄2 cup butter

Directions

1. Put coconut in a bowl. Pour milk over and set aside.
2. Cream butter and sugar, add eggs one at a time till mixed well. Add vanilla.
3. Stir in coconut and milk.
4. Poke thawed crusts well with a fork. Pour batter evenly into the two crusts.
5. Bake at 350 for 30 to 40 mins or till center is almost set and pie is golden brown.
6. Note: If crusts starts to brown too quickly cover it with tin foil for remainder of cook time.