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Ambrosia Pecan Pie

Ambrosia Pecan Pie

The addition of coconut and orange gives this Thanksgiving Day dessert the texture and flavor of ambrosia.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
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Servings

8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • ¾ cup light corn syrup
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1½ cups chopped pecans
  • ⅔ cup flaked coconut
  • 1 9-inch unbaked pastry shell

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a large bowl, mix eggs, corn syrup, sugars, orange juice, butter, orange peel, and salt until well blended. Stir in pecans and coconut.
  • Pour filling into pastry shell. Bake at 350°F for 50 to 60 minutes, or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cover edges with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning. Cool on a wire rack. 
  • Source: adapted from www.tasteofhome.com