Dixie Pie

Name: Dixie Pie
Ingredients: 2 9 inch pastry for single-crust pie; 1 1/2 cups raisins; 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 6 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 -4 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 cup chopped nuts; 1 cup flaked coconut; whipped topping, optional; additional chopped nuts, optional

12 ingredients

16 steps

Ingredients

2 9 inch pastry for single-crust pie
1 1/2 cups raisins
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
6 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 -4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup flaked coconut
whipped topping, optional
additional chopped nuts, optional

Directions

1

Line two 9 inch pie plates with pastry.
2

Trim pastry to 1/2 inch beyond edge of plate; flute edges.
3

Line crusts with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil.
4

Bake at 450 for 10 mintes.
5

Discard foil.
6

Cool on wire racks.
7

Place raisins in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil.
8

Remove from the heat; set aside.
9

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars.
10

Beat in eggs, vanilla and cinnamom until smooth.
11

Drain raisins.
12

Stir raisins, nuts and coconut into creamed mixture[mixture will appear curdled].
13

Pour into the crusts.
14

Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until set.
15

Cool on wire racks.
16

Garnish with whipped topping and nuts if desired.