Jefferson Davis Pie

This classic southern pie has a chess-like filling with coconut, raisins and pecans.

Recipe Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut
3 tablespoons raisins
3 tablespoons chopped pecans
1 (9-inch) unbaked pie shell

Cooking Directions:

1. In a bowl combine melted butter, salt, vanilla, sugar, eggs, milk, and flour. Set aside.
2. In another bowl combine shredded coconut, raisins, and chopped pecans.
3. Spread coconut mixture evenly in unbaked pie shell. Pour the butter mixture on top.
4. Bake in a preheated oven at 325°F (160°C) for 1 hour, or until the top is golden brown.

Makes 8 servings.