Fabulous Cherry Pie
This cherry pie is quite unique. Instead of the usual crust topping, it is topped with a coconut custard. It is from my late mother's recipe file and was given to her by one of her sisters. Enjoy!
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 19" unbaked pie shell
- 1
- 1⁄2teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2
- 1⁄2cup sugar
- 2teaspoons lemon juice
- 1⁄4teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1⁄2cup flaked coconut
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DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Pour half of the can of cherry pie filling into the pie shell, sprinkle with almond extract, and add the rest of the pie filling.
- The almond extract really brings out the flavor of the cherries for a"just picked" taste.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- While pie is baking, beat eggs and stir in sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract and coconut.
- Remove pie from oven and pour or spoon egg-coconut mixture over the top of the pie.
- Return pie to oven and bake an additional 25-30 minutes or until brown.
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