Recipe(tried): Honey Rice Pie (with saltine crust)

HONEY RICE PIE

FOR THE FILLING:
2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/2 cup honey
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 cups cooked rice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
FOR THE CRUST:
3/4 cup saltine crackers, crushed into crumbs
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 (7 ounce) can shredded coconut
1/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

TO PREPARE THE FILLING:
In a saucepan, blend cornstarch with salt, then milk and honey. Cook over low heat, stiring constantly until thick.

Stir some of the mixture into the egg. Blend both mixtures. Add butter and peel.

Remove from heat and stir in rice, lemon juice, and vanilla. Cool.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

TO PREPARE THE CRUST:
Blend cracker crumbs, flour, and butter.

Add coconut, honey, and lemon, peel.

Press about 3/4 mixture into bottom and sides of 10 inch pie pan.

Pour filling into crust. Top with remaining crumb mixture.

Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes.

Donna O Okla.