Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 7 of 10 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Coconut | 1/2 cup shredded (40g) | 283 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Grape | 1/2 cup (76g) | 62 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Apricot | 1 medium (35g) | 17 |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp extract (4ml) | 12 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
| Pastry | not in our table | 0 |
| Pie | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 1 ½ cups water
- 3 cups finely grated fresh coconut (or 1 ½ cups desiccated coconut soaked in a little water, add any excess water to the 1 ½ cups water above)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small bits
- 2 eggs plus 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons apricot jam
- 1 baked short-crust pastry pie shell
- 8 strips candied citron, 1" long by 1/8 " wide (or chopped peel or raisins)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C)
Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. cook briskly, undisturbed, until the syrup reaches a temperature of 230 °F (110°C) on a sugar thermometer.
Remove the pan from the heat, add the coconut and butter, and stir until the butter is completely melted.
Let the mixture cool to room temp, then vigorously beat in the eggs and vanilla.
In a small pan, melt the apricot jam over low heat, stirring constantly
Brush the jam evenly over the bottom of the baked pie shell.
Pour the coconut mixture into the pie shell, spreading it smoothly
Bake for about 40 minutes (filling should be firm and golden brown)
Before serving, arrange the thin strips of citron in a sunburst pattern in the center of the pie (or use raisins)
Serve warm or at room temperature; can be accompanied by whipped cream.
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