Berry Custard Pie:
Makes 6-8 servings

pastry shell for 1 pie
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. all purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vaniila
2 1/2 cups milk,scalded
1 cup flaked coconut
3/4 cup fresh fruit(berries, pitted cherries, thinly sliced plums, etc.)

Roll pastry to fit a 10 inch pie plate. Shape and crimp edge to form a standing collar, refrigerate.

Mix sugar, flour, and salt together in a bowl; stir in eggs and vanilla. Gradually add hot milk, beating to mix well; stir in coconut.

Remove pie shell from refigerator; sprinkle prepared fruit in bottom. Pour custard over fruit. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 35-40 minutes. Chill before cutting.