Mom-Mom Bessie’s Coconut Molasses Pie

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I'm the keeper of my husband's grandmother's handwritten recipe book. Mom-Mom Bessie was one of the best cooks I knew, and we think of her every time we make this pie. The flavor combination of coconut and molasses is a family favorite.

Mom-Mom Bessie’s Coconut Molasses Pie

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Bake: 55 min. + cooling
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup dark corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup dark molasses
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup 2% milk
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 frozen deep-dish pie crust
  • Whipped cream, optional

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Stir in coconut. Pour into crust; cover edges loosely with foil. Bake until center is set, 45-55 minutes. Remove foil; cool on a wire rack. If desired, serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 486 calories, 19g fat (10g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 243mg sodium, 80g carbohydrate (66g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

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