AMISH WHITE CHRISTMAS PIE

This is a true Amish recipe from Anna Yoder who shared it with Wanda E. Brunstetter for her book of the same name. I grew up in Indiana where there are several Amish communities. Believe me, the Amish are very good cooks!

1 tablespoon Knox gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1 cup sugar, divided
4 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups milk
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup whipping cream, whipped until stiff
3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup flaked coconut
2 (9 inch) baked pie shells

In small bowl, soak gelatin in cold water; set aside. In saucepan, mix 1/2 cup sugar, flour, salt, and milk. Cook over low heat, stirring until mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in softened gelatin. Cool. When partially set, beat until smooth. Blend in vanilla, almond extract, and whipped cream. In separate bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff. Add 1/2 cup sugar and beat until soft peaks form. Fold into gelatin mixture; then fold in flaked coconut. Divide equally into baked pie shells. If desired, sprinkle with additional flaked coconut. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.

 Photo from above mentioned book.