My mom’s apple and cherry pies were pretty much unsurpassed. Many times in my youth when folks came over for dinner I heard, “That’s the best pie I’ve ever had.” If mom had been business-wise, she could have made money with her pies like Marie Callendar’s does.
But last night, I guess as a New Year treat, my wife made a pie which beats anything mom ever made, in my estimation. It’s coconut custard pie, which has become my all-time favorite over time. It was especially good because it’s been a long time since we’ve had any.
The photo above is a pretty good representation of Kay Lynne’s version (though it is not hers), but at that it doesn’t quite convey the melt-in-your-mouth, toasty goodness of the piece I had last night after dinner. My wife cuts the sugar content quite a bit, and so it is a bit healthier than most recipes.
I couldn’t think of a better treat with which to kick-off the New Year.
But last night, I guess as a New Year treat, my wife made a pie which beats anything mom ever made, in my estimation. It’s coconut custard pie, which has become my all-time favorite over time. It was especially good because it’s been a long time since we’ve had any.
The photo above is a pretty good representation of Kay Lynne’s version (though it is not hers), but at that it doesn’t quite convey the melt-in-your-mouth, toasty goodness of the piece I had last night after dinner. My wife cuts the sugar content quite a bit, and so it is a bit healthier than most recipes.
I couldn’t think of a better treat with which to kick-off the New Year.
9 comments:
Why is the pie growing hair out of the crust?
A "beautiful" pie, if I say so myself!
Who is that idiot talking about "crust hair"?
You would like the pies I cooked when I was in the "big house". My specialty was the "hidden scraping tool peach pie". Some of the girls ordered several slices a day.
Eat your heart out, Eddie, and pseudo-Rachel, and pseudo-Martha. None of you could make a treat equal to THIS pie.
That's why we all get married - for their pies!
We may like pie but we sure can't spell!
Wait, you cannot post a photo of delicious pie without the recipe!
Did I commit a faux pax?
It is only a faux pax for pie lovers such as myself. :-) Also, it might be the time of year. I really love baking when it's cooler outside!
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