Another Christmas read

Abandoned by his father, Will Henderson was raised by an Amish couple. Now he's about to marry Karen Yoder but is having second thoughts. Can Will overcome the bitterness of his past in order to secure his future; Karen can't break through the barrier her fiancé has suddenly constructed around his heart. When she seeks the advice of an old boyfriend, Will begins to see green. Has he already lost his chance for happiness; When an accident threatens Will's life, the strength of blood ties is tested. Will a recipe for White Christmas pie contain the ingredients for a happily-ever-after;

 

White Christmas Pie Recipe (from the book)

 

Makes 2 pies

• 1 tablespoon gelatin
• 1/4 cup water, cold
• 1 cup sugar, divided
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 cup whipping cream, whipped until stiff
• 3 egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 2 (9 inch)  pie crusts, baked

1. In small bowl, soak gelatin in cold water; set aside.
2. In saucepan, mix 1/2 cup sugar, flour, salt and milk.
3. Cook over low heat, stirring until mixture comes to a boil.
4. Boil for 1 minute; remove from heat.
5. Stir in softened gelatin.
6. Cool.
7. When partially set, beat until smooth.
8. Blend in vanilla, almond extract and whipped cream.
9. In separate bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff.
10. Add 1/2 cup sugar and beat until soft peaks from.
11. Fold into gelatin mixture; then fold in flaked coconut.
12. Divide into baked pie shells.
13. If desired, sprinkle with additional flaked coconut.
14. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.

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