Pie Recipes

Ingredients

* 1 can (11 ounce) mandarin orange segments; well drained
* 1 can (8 ounce) crushed pineapple; well drained
* 1 cup milk
* 1 ( 4 serving package) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling
* 1 cup frozen non dairy whipped topping; thawed
* 1 1/2 cups sweetened coconut flakes
* 1 graham cracker crust
* additional whipped topping and coconut (optional)

Method

Chop orange segments.
Lightly press orange pieces and pineapple between layers of paper towels to remove excess moisture.
In medium bowl, combine milk and pudding mix; stir well.
Add whipped topping, stir well.
Add coconut, oranges and pineapple; stir well.
Pour into prepared crust.
Cover; refrigerate until firm enough to cut, 6 hours or overnight.
Cover; store in refrigerator.
Garnish with additional whipped topping and coconut if desired.

Yield: 8 servings

1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, separated
1 large lemon, juiced and zested
1 cup milk

1. Preheat oven to 350øF.
2. Bake pie crust for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool. (Leave oven on.)
3. In a large bowl combine sugar, flour, butter, salt and egg yolks; beat until smooth. Add lemon juice and zest. Beating slowly, add milk to combine.
4. In another bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into lemon mixture. Pour into pie shell and bake for 40 minutes, or until center is set.

Makes 8 servings.

1 cup dark corn syrup
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup pecan halves
3 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust

1. Preheat the oven to 400øF.
2. Combine corn syrup, sugar, pecans, beaten eggs, melted butter, vanilla and salt in a large bowl; mix well. Pour into prepared pie crust and bake for 15 minutes.
3. Lower oven temperature to 350øF and bake an additional 35 minutes, or until a knife comes out clean when inserted into the center of pie. Cool on wire rack before slicing.

Makes 8 servings.