MA'S COCONUT MERINGUE PIE

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My ma made the best coconut pie ever!! As many older people do though, she didn't go by a specific recipe, because she had made them for so long that she just "knew". Several years ago, before she passed away, as she was making them, I was trying to write down step by step the ingredients and instructions (hence why it says 8...

Provided by Michelle Jackson

Categories     Pies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 c sugar
1 c evaporated milk
8 heaping Tbsp flour
1 c water
1 stick margarine, softened
1 Tbsp vanilla
3 egg yolks
1 bag(s) shredded coconut
9 in pie shell, baked
4 egg whites
1/4 c sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Bake Pie shell according to package instructions.
  • 2. FILLING: In a large pot, combine 1 1/2 cups sugar & flour. Then, in a separate bowl, combine 1 cup evaporated milk and 1 cup of water and stir to mix. Then into milk/water mixture, combine the egg yolks and softened stick of butter and stir until smooth. Pour Egg mixture into flour/sugar mixture and stir until smooth and set heat on stove to med heat. Cook and continually stir until thick and bubbly, then reduce heat to low and cook another 3-4 mins. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and about 1/2 or a little more of the bag of coconut to desired amount.
  • 3. MERINGUE: Beat 4 egg whites and 1/4 cup sugar in a separate bowl until soft peaks form. Then, spread meringue over pie and sprinkle to desired amount with remaining coconut and broil on low until golden brown.

Artist clarence
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This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The coconut meringue topping was delicious, and the filling was creamy and smooth. I would recommend this pie to anyone who has a sweet tooth.


Frosty!
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This pie was delicious! The coconut meringue topping was perfectly toasted and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this pie again.


Jennifer Chidimma
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I made this pie for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The pie was easy to make and it looked beautiful. I would definitely recommend this pie to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive dessert.


Tristan Taylor
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pie turned out perfectly! The crust was flaky and buttery, the filling was creamy and flavorful, and the meringue topping was light and fluffy. I would definitely make this pie again.


Rabia Sehar
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This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The coconut meringue topping was delicious, and the filling was creamy and smooth. I would recommend this pie to anyone who has a sweet tooth.


Gideon Marais
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I made this pie for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The pie was easy to make and it looked beautiful. I would definitely recommend this pie to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive dessert.


Ian Michigan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pie turned out perfectly! The crust was flaky and buttery, the filling was creamy and flavorful, and the meringue topping was light and fluffy. I would definitely make this pie again.


Ahmed Jiya
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This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The coconut meringue topping was delicious, and the filling was creamy and smooth. I would recommend this pie to anyone who has a sweet tooth.


Mdaminulislam Aminul
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This pie was delicious! The coconut meringue topping was perfectly toasted and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this pie again.


khanzallah Khan
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I made this pie for my family and they all loved it! The coconut meringue topping was a big hit. I would definitely make this pie again.


Zahid Malik
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This pie was a bit of a disappointment. The crust was soggy and the filling was runny. I think I may have overcooked it. I would recommend following the recipe carefully to avoid the same mistake.


Abdulkabir Abdulkabir
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I made this pie for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The pie was easy to make and it looked beautiful. I would definitely recommend this pie to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive dessert.


saadullah bukhari
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pie turned out perfectly! The crust was flaky and buttery, the filling was creamy and flavorful, and the meringue topping was light and fluffy. I would definitely make this pie again.


Yvonne Vo
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This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The coconut meringue topping was delicious, and the filling was creamy and smooth. I would recommend this pie to anyone who has a sweet tooth.


Brea Devis
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but this pie was surprisingly good. The meringue topping was light and fluffy, and the filling was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this pie to anyone who loves coconut or meringue.


Kitimbo Amiri
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This pie was absolutely delicious! The coconut meringue topping was perfectly toasted and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this pie again.