Peaches 'n Creamy Coconut Pie
- 9 inches baked pie crusts
- 12 cup sugar
- 14 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 12 cups milk
- 3 eggs, seperated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 cup shredded coconut, chopped
- 16 ounces sliced peaches. reserve 3/4 cup juice for glaze
- 14 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- reserved 3/4 cup juice
- 2 drops almond extract
- 12 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 2 -3 drops red food coloring
- Combine in a saucepan 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons flour and 4 tablespoons cornstarch.
- Add gradually 1 1/2 cups milk; mix until smooth.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Blend a little of the hot mixture into 3 slightly beaten egg yolks; add to remaining hot mixture.
- Cook 2 minutes longer, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract and 1/2 cup chopped shredded coconut.Cover; cool 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile drain sliced peaches, reserving 3/4 cup juice for Glaze.
- Beat 3 egg whites until soft mounds form.
- Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, beating well after each addition.
- Continue beating until mixture stands in stiff peaks.
- Fold warm cooked mixture into beaten egg whites.
- Spoon into cooled, baked pie shell.
- Arrange well-drained peach slices over filling; top with Pink Peach Glaze.
- Chill at least one hour before serving.
- Pink Peach Glaze:.
- In a small saucepan blend 1 tablespoon cornstarch and the reserved 3/4 cup juice.
- Cook over low heat until thickened and clear.
- Add 2 drops Almond Extract, 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind and 2 to 3 drops red food coloring; mix well.
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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/peaches-n-creamy-coconut-pie-385317 (may not work)