Tracie's squash pies

MAKES 2 PIES

2 cups squash, finely grated 

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

3 eggs, beaten

1 stick butter or margarine, melted

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon flaked sweetened coconut

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 9-inch frozen deep-dish pie shells, slightly thawed

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Pour into pie shells and bake 40–45 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly on wire rack. Serve warm.

TRACIE FREEMAN, PICKENS