Description
Sawdust pie brings Southern charm straight from Kentucky’s hearty kitchens. Pecans, coconut, and graham crackers create a rustic dessert that whisks you into pure comfort with each delightful slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 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
Crumb Base:
- 1 ½ cups (170 g / 6 oz) graham cracker crumbs
Binding Ingredient:
- 1 cup (225 g / 8 oz) egg whites (from 7 to 9 eggs)
Crust:
- 1 9-inch deep-dish pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Position an oven rack centrally and warm the oven to 350°F, creating an ideal baking environment for the unique sawdust pie.
- Carefully unroll or prepare the pie crust, pressing it gently into a deep-dish pie pan with precise, decorative crimped edges.
- Place the prepared crust in the refrigerator to maintain its structural integrity while assembling the filling.
- Select a spacious mixing bowl and combine the granulated sugar, shredded coconut, finely crushed graham cracker crumbs, and roughly chopped nuts.
- Gently introduce egg whites into the dry ingredient mixture, stirring methodically until the components integrate into a cohesive, slightly moistened texture.
- Transfer the filling into the chilled pie crust, using a spatula to distribute the mixture evenly and create a smooth, uniform surface.
- Slide the pie into the preheated oven, allowing it to bake for 45-55 minutes until the top transforms into a rich, golden-brown canvas.
- Remove the pie from the oven and position it on a wire cooling rack, permitting it to rest and settle for 20-30 minutes.
- Slice and serve the pie at various temperatures – warm, room temperature, or chilled – depending on personal preference.
- Preserve any remaining pie by covering and refrigerating, ensuring optimal freshness for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Whip up this Southern classic with minimal ingredients, perfect for unexpected guests or last-minute dessert cravings.
- Graham cracker crumbs and egg whites create a unique texture that mimics sawdust, giving the pie its quirky name.
- Nutty and sweet, this pie surprises first-time tasters with its delightful simplicity and rich, comforting flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 37.5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg