Mamaw’s Pecan, Coconut, “Papaya” Pie

Mamaw’s Pecan, Coconut, “Papaya” Pie

Servings: 8
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

Crust:

• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter

Filling:

• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• pinch salt
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup coconut flakes
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 teaspoon baking powder

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Blend crust ingredients together till crumbly using a pastry blender. Press firmly into pie pan.

Stir filling ingredients together, and then pour into pie crust. You may decorate with pecan halves if desired. Bake 30 minutes or until filling is set.

Serve warm or cold. May top with whipped cream.

Terri from Warrior, Alabama, won $50 for this recipe and photo! Submit your recipe here!

Recipe originally by Margaret Bird Burns, Terri’s Mamaw. Published with permission.