Description
Sawdust pie from Kentucky combines graham crackers, coconut, and pecans in a unique dessert. Sweet and crunchy slices offer comfort with each delightful bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (300 g / 10.5 oz) white granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups (170 g / 6 oz) chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 ½ cups (150 g / 5.3 oz) shredded coconut
- 1 cup (225 g / 8 oz) egg whites (from 7 to 9 eggs)
- 1 ½ cups (170 g / 6 oz) graham cracker crumbs
- 1 9-inch deep-dish pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Preparation: Position the oven rack centrally and preheat to 350°F, establishing the perfect baking atmosphere for the sawdust pie.
- Crust Formation: Carefully unfurl the pie crust into a deep-dish pie pan, gently pressing and creating decorative crimped edges before chilling in the refrigerator.
- Filling Composition: In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly blend granulated sugar, shredded coconut, graham cracker crumbs, and chopped nuts, creating a dry ingredient base.
- Moisture Integration: Introduce egg whites to the dry mixture, stirring methodically until the ingredients form a cohesive, slightly dampened consistency.
- Pie Assembly: Carefully transfer the filling into the chilled crust, using a spatula to distribute evenly and create a smooth, uniform surface that promises delectable texture.
- Baking Process: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, watching for a transformative golden-brown top that indicates perfect doneness.
- Cooling and Serving: Remove from the oven and rest on a wire rack for 20-30 minutes, allowing the pie to settle before slicing. Serve at preferred temperature – warm, room temperature, or chilled.
- Storage: Preserve any remaining pie by covering and refrigerating, maintaining optimal freshness for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Chill the Crust: Refrigerating the pie crust before filling helps maintain its structure and prevents soggy bottoms.
- Mix Gently: Blend egg whites with dry ingredients carefully to avoid deflating the mixture, which ensures a light, airy texture.
- Watch Browning: Monitor the pie’s top during baking to prevent over-browning; tent with foil if it’s coloring too quickly.
- Cooling Matters: Allow the pie to rest after baking, which helps the filling set and develops deeper flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 to 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 37.5 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg