Derby Day Sawdust Pie Food

KENTUCKY DERBY PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Press pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate.
• Beat corn syrup, white sugar, and eggs together in a bowl using an electric mixer on low speed until well blended; stir in chocolate chips, pecans, butter, bourbon, and vanilla extract. Pour mixture into the prepared pie crust.
• Bake in the preheated oven until set, 45 to 50 minutes.

SAWDUST PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Place unbeaten egg whites in a bowl.
• In a separate bowl, mix sugar, coconut, pecans, graham cracker crumbs and vanilla.
• Mix into unbeaten egg whites.
• Pour into pie shell.
• Bake 30 minutes or until done.
• Serve at room temperature topped with whipped topping and banana slices.

SAWDUST PIE

Steps:

• Prepare and refrigerate the pie dough. Roll the dough into a 12½- to 13-inch circle and line a 9- to 9½-inch deep-dish pie pan with it, shaping the edge into an upstanding ridge. Flute or crimp the edge, then refrigerate the shell until needed.
• Whisk the egg whites, sugars, and vanilla in a bowl until evenly mixed. Add the graham cracker crumbs, coconut, pecans, and salt. Stir briefly, then add the butter and stir just until the filling is evenly mixed. Don't overmix.
• Turn the filling into the pie shell and spread it evenly with the back of a spoon. Bake on the center oven rack for 40 to 45 minutes, until the top is crusty and has risen, rotating the pie midway through the baking. It's fine if the pie develops cracks here and there.
• Transfer the pie to a rack and cool for at least 2 hours before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature, garnishing slices lavishly with vanilla or butter pecan ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce, if desired. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.
• Recipe for Success:
• Chop the nuts by hand, not in the food processor, for the best texture. (The food processor can make them too fine if you're not careful.)
• Don't overmix the filling. The more you work it, the stiffer and less spreadable the filling becomes.
• You'll have a lot of egg yolks left over with this pie. Consider making crème brûlée or custard with them.

KENTUCKY SAWDUST PIE

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together and stir by hand.
• Pour into unbaked pie shell.
• Bake in preheated 325 degree oven until glossy and set (about 25 to 30 minutes).
• Do not overbake!
• Serve as is or add some sliced bananas and whipped cream on top for a change.

DERBY PIE WITH PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9-inch pie pan with pie crust.
• Beat butter and eggs together in a bowl. Add sugar and flour, mixing well. Gently fold in pecans, chocolate chips, and bourbon. Pour filling into the pie shell.
• Bake in the preheated oven until set, 30 to 35 minutes.