SawDust Pie - Patti's 1880's Settlement Restaurant Recipe

If you ever get a chance to visit the South West part of KY in the Paducah/LBL/Grand Rivers area you have to stop by Patti's 1880's Settlement Restaurant!  They are known nationwide, maybe even worldwide for their pies!  The restaurant has lost of home cookin' going on and the menu is really awesome.  The atmosphere is very cozy and inviting as well.  Patti's is located in Grand Rivers, KY not too far off I-24.

 Before Baking

 After Baking

 Looks Yummy!  My twin & I couldn't wait to dive in!

In the Pie Plate

INGREDIENTS:

7 Egg Whites, unbeaten

1 & 1/2 cups granulated sugar

1 & 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1 & 1/2 cups chopped pecans

1 & 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut

9 inch unbaked pie shell

Sliced bananas for garnishing

Sweetened Whipped Cream

LET'S MAKE THE PIE:

Mix first 5 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).  We went to 30 minutes in our oven.  DO NOT OVERBAKE!  Center should be gooey.  Serve warm/room temp with whipped cream and sliced bananas