Another ‘mock’ recipe – this one would be useful for me because I never seem to have nuts on hand when wanting to bake. And since nuts can be quite expensive, this faux pecan pie is thrifty as well.
Pecan pie has got to be one of my favorite pies. It’s rich and custardy with the toasted nuts floating in a single layer on top. The mock version replaces pecans with oatmeal and coconut which I assume adds the same texture and a bit of toasty-nutty flavor as well. I bet this is actually quite good and wouldn’t turn down a piece if it were offered to me!
Mock Pecan Pie
2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup dark Karo (corn syrup)
1/3 cube oleo (assume 1/3 of a stick, ~3 tablespoons)
3/4 cup quick cooking oats
1/3 package Baker’s coconut
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 unbaked pie shell
Cream together the eggs, sugar, Karo syrup and oleo. Add the cooking oats, coconut, vanilla and salt.
Pour into a prepared pie shell and baked until set. I suggest 350F for about 45-55 minutes.
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