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["Heat oven to 450 degrees.", "Prepare pie crust according to package directions for unfilled one-crust pie using 9"" pie pan.", "(Chill remaining pie crust for later use.)", "Bake for 9 to 11 min or possibly till light golden.", "Cold completely.", "In small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 c. of the apricot nectar; let stand to soften.", "Set aside.", "In another small bowl, cut 1 can of apricot halves into small pcs.", "Set aside.", "In blender container or possibly food processor bowl with metal blade, combine remaining can apricot halves and remaining 3/4 c. apricot nectar.", "Cover; blend till smooth.", "In medium saucepan, combine 1/2 c. sugar, cornstarch and salt.", "Stir in lowfat milk and blended apricot mix.", "(Mix will look curdled) Cook over medium heat till mix comes to a boil and is slightly thickened, stirring constantly.", "Boil 2 min, stirring constantly.", "Remove from heat.", "Blend a small amount of warm mix into egg yolks.", "Return egg yolk mix to saucepan; mix well.", "Over medium heat, bring to a boil, stirring constantly.", "Boil 2 min, stirring constantly.", "Remove from heat; stir in butter, 1/2 tsp vanilla and gelatin mix.", "Mix in 1/2 c. toasted coconut.", "Chill about 30 min or possibly till slightly thickened.", "Mix in apricot pcs.", "Spoon into cooled, baked crust.", "Cover; chill about 45 min or possibly till mix is partially set.", "In large bowl, beat whipping cream till soft peaks form.", "Add in 1 Tbsp.", "sugar and 1/4 tsp vanilla; beat till stiff peaks form.", "Gently mix in apricot preserves.", "Pipe or possibly spoon whipped cream mix over cooled filling.", "Garnish with remaining 1/2 c. toasted coconut.", "Chill 3 to 4 hrs or possibly till set.", "Store in refrigerator.", "8 servings", "*To toast coconut, spread on cookie sheet; bake at 375 for about 5 min till light golden, tossing with a fork occasionally.", "Barbara Says:This recipe takes some time and effort but the results are spectacular!"]
