Thread: Pink Apple Crumb & Coconut Cream Pies

Nexis wrote:
> These are the two pies my daughter and I made for Thanksgiving up at the
> folks' place. It was Alexis' first time making a pie by herself from start
> to finish. We bought the crust at Trader Joe's since an emergency dentist
> appointment for my mom cut us short on time, but it was delicious. The pink
> came from pomegranate juice, which was her idea, and a good one. The
> sweet-tart flavor was perfect contrast to the crumb top she made with dark
> brown sugar.
>
> The coconut pie turned out better than I could have hoped for too! I
> "painted" melted chocolate on the baked/cooled crust before I put the
> filling in to keep the crust nice and flakey...hate soggy crusts! I added
> lots of toasted coconut, first on the chocolate, then in the filling, and
> finally, on top of the pie just before serving. Cream of coconut added a lot
> of coconut flavor and a certain decadence to the filling.
>
> And, they were the first of the pies to be completely devoured, so that must
> say something!
>
> Anyone who is interested can see pics and such on my blog, and the recipe
> for the coconut pie is already up.
>
> kimberly
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> http://eating-sandiego.blogspot.com
>
>
Both of those pies sound great! I really like the idea of a
chocolate sealant and must remember that for all compatible pies!

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Jean B.

On Sat, 29 Nov 2008 22:06:54 -0800, "Nexis" <[email protected]> wrote:

>These are the two pies my daughter and I made for Thanksgiving up at the
>folks' place. It was Alexis' first time making a pie by herself from start
>to finish.

snippage

She did a fabulous job Kimberly. Give her my compliments. I hope I'll
be able to do as good as she did when I make it.

koko
There is no love more sincere than the love of food
George Bernard Shaw
www.kokoscorner.typepad.com
updated 11/28

"koko" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On Sat, 29 Nov 2008 22:06:54 -0800, "Nexis" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>These are the two pies my daughter and I made for Thanksgiving up at the
>>folks' place. It was Alexis' first time making a pie by herself from start
>>to finish.
>
> snippage
>
> She did a fabulous job Kimberly. Give her my compliments. I hope I'll
> be able to do as good as she did when I make it.
>
> koko
> There is no love more sincere than the love of food
> George Bernard Shaw
> www.kokoscorner.typepad.com
> updated 11/28

She was so happy to see your comments koko! She said to say thank you, and
she hopes you love the pie!

kimberly
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