Klappertert (Coconut Pie) South Africa Recipe

Name: Klappertert (Coconut Pie) South Africa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 1/2 cups water; 3 cups finely grated fresh coconut; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small bits; 2 eggs, lightlu beaten; 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten; 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons apricot jam; 1 baked short-crust pastry pie shell; 8 slices candied citron peel, 1 long by 1/8 wide

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups water
3 cups finely grated fresh coconut
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small bits
2 eggs, lightlu beaten
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons apricot jam
1 baked short-crust pastry pie shell
8 slices candied citron peel, 1 long by 1/8 wide

1
15Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Cook briskly, undisturbed, until the syrup reaches a temperature of 230 degrees F on a candy thermometer.
2
Remove the pan from the heat, add the coconut and butter, and stir until the butter is completely melted.
3
Let the mixture cool to room temp, then vigorously beat in the eggs and vanilla.
4
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
5
In a small pan, melt the apricot jam over low heat, stirring constantly.
6
Rub the jam through a fine sieve, and brush the jam evenly over the bottom of the baked pie shell.
7
Pour the coconut mixture into the pie shell, spreading it smoothly. Bake for about 40 minutes.
8
Filling should be firm and golden brown. Before serving, arrange the thin strips of citron in a sunburst pattern in the center of the pie.
9
Serve warm or at room temperature; can be accompanied by whipped cream.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1 1/2 cups water, 3 cups finely grated fresh coconut, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small bits, and more.

Yes, Klappertert (Coconut Pie) South Africa falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Klappertert (Coconut Pie) South Africa

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