Japanese Pie - Master Cookbook Recipe # 453

Name: Japanese Pie - Master Cookbook Recipe # 453
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust; 1/3 cup salted butter, melted; 1 cup granulated sugar; 3 large eggs; 1 dash salt; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 3/4 cup chopped pecans; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 1/2 cup flaked coconut

A wonderful Southern holiday tradition, this "Japanese Pie" (also known as Japanese Fruit Pie) is a unique, custardy delight. Filled with crunchy pecans, sweet golden raisins, and shredded coconut, it creates a beautiful texture that has made it a favorite for generations of Collard Valley Cooks.

This is recipe #453 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 10 minCook time: 1 hr Total time: 1 hr 10 min

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Ingredients

1 9-inch unbaked pie crust
1/3 cup salted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 dash salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup flaked coconut

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325°F.
Whisk: In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, sugar, eggs, salt, and vanilla. Use a wire whisk to mix until the ingredients are well incorporated.
Fold In: Add the chopped pecans, golden raisins, and flaked coconut to the mixture. Stir well to ensure the fruit and nuts are evenly distributed.
Fill: Pour the filling into your 9-inch unbaked pie crust.
Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 1 hour.
Cool: Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool completely. Cooling on a rack is essential to prevent the bottom of the crust from "sweating."

Notes

Tammy’s Tips

This pie is perfect for the holidays because it doesn't require refrigeration, making it a great "make-ahead" dessert for your busy family gatherings. For the best flavor, I highly recommend using golden raisins rather than dark ones, as they provide a subtle sweetness that pairs perfectly with the coconut. Always let the pie cool entirely on a wire rack to ensure your crust stays perfectly flaky and crisp on the bottom!