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Coconut Apple Surprise Recipe

October 21, 2012 by Susan Bewley 30 Comments

Coconut Apple Surprise Feature

I will be one of the first to tell you – I love apple season! I’m one of those people who buy apples throughout the year, even if I feel a bit guilty knowing that they came from the other side of the world. When October rolls around, one of the first things I look at doing as making some type of apple pie. I have a handful of recipes I make depending on sales and the mood of my family. To start off Budget Earth’s Apple Festival, it seemed only appropriate

While I know some people love complicated recipes, I am someone who prefers enjoys simplicity and creating delicious dishes using ingredients that can be found in just about any kitchen. One recipe that has gotten quite a bit of attention in the past few weeks in my family is my Coconut Apple Surprise. The original recipe came from a cookbook my mother bought over a decade ago – An Occasion to Gather by the Milwaukee Entertains.  I liked the original recipe, but I found it was way too sweet for anyone over the age of six.  With how much I tweaked the recipe, it ended up being my own recipe that I think turned out to be a very delicious, flavorful dessert that will have anyone at your table asking for more!

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Coconut Apple Surprise Recipe
Coconut Apple Surprise Recipe
Author: Susan Bewley
Ingredients
  • 4 Cups Jonathon Apples cubed
  • 1 Lemon juiced
  • 2 Cups White Sugar
  • 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1½ Cups Shredded Coconut sweetened
  • 1 Can Evaporated Milk 5 oz can
  • 1 Egg I prefer organic or natural
  • 2 Teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
  • ½ Cups Butter melted (crust)
  • 1½ Cups All Purpose Flour prefer King Arthur (crust)
  • ¼ Teaspoon Salt (crust)
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
  2. With a hand or stand mixer, mix together the butter, flour, and salt to make the crust until it forms a crumbly mixture. When finished, gently press into a 9" x 13" baking pan.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together the lemon juice and cubed apples. Once thoroughly mixed, pour the apples over the crust.
  4. Mix 1 cup of sugar and the cinnamon in a bowl. Sprinkle this sugar on top of the apples.
  5. Place the apple dish in the oven for 20 minutes (make sure it is preheated to 350 degrees!)
  6. While the dish is baking, mix together the coconut, remain sugar, evaporated milk, vanilla, and egg.
  7. When apple dish comes out of the oven, spoon the coconut mixture on top of the apples. Make sure it is spread over the apples evenly.
  8. Place the Apple dish back in the oven for another 20 minutes. When finished, it should be slightly brown on top and bubbly.
  9. Let the dish cool completely before serving.
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While this dish is excellent served hot, I highly recommend letting it cool completely before serving. This will allow the top layer to completely solidify and prevent a huge mess when it comes time to serve this dessert. As well, Coconut Apple Surprise is excellent with vanilla ice cream!

About Susan Bewley

Susan Bewley is a professional writer who has been writing content online & in print format for over 10 years. As well, she is an alumni of the University of Louisville with a Masters Degree in Special Education. When not working as an online business consultant or ghost writing, she can be found writing on Budget Earth, on her own novel, or working with various entities in the pet industry.

Filed Under: Food & Health, Homemade Recipes Tagged With: dessert, homemade, kid friendly, natural food, recipes

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  1. Ashley S says

    October 22, 2012 at 10:16 am

    I love coconut. This is absolutely amazing. I never would've thought to put apple and coconut together.

    Reply
  2. Mariah says

    October 22, 2012 at 10:39 am

    I would never have paired these two but I love them both. I think I'll be trying this soon!

    Reply
  3. Bobbie says

    October 22, 2012 at 11:09 am

    I am so trying this! What a unique combination and it looks delicious! Thank you 🙂

    Reply
  4. Leila says

    October 22, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    I am not a big coconut fan, but love apples. I just might have to give this one a try! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  5. Just Becki says

    October 22, 2012 at 7:04 pm

    That sounds like a nice spin on using apples this fall! I'm not a huge coconut fan, so I might try it with a mixture of sweetened and unsweetened flakes! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  6. robyn says

    October 22, 2012 at 7:22 pm

    No one likes coconut in my house but me but this sounds yummy.

    Reply
  7. Suzi Satterfield (@ClothAddicts) says

    October 22, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    Looks delicious!  Pinning for later. 🙂

    Reply
  8. Tara says

    October 22, 2012 at 7:47 pm

    Oh yum!  I want some, what time is dessert? 🙂

    Reply
  9. Sarah Welte says

    October 22, 2012 at 8:23 pm

    looks yummy! I'm not a big coconut fan, but I'd be willing to try this!

    Reply
  10. Nickida says

    October 22, 2012 at 8:52 pm

    That looks really good.  Its like an island apple pie.  A great alternative to just plain apple pie

    Reply
  11. Amanda Seibert says

    October 22, 2012 at 10:25 pm

    Looks Yummmy!!!! 

    Reply
  12. Shelly b says

    October 22, 2012 at 10:26 pm

    Looks delicious! Can a different type of apple be used..

    Reply
    • Susan Bewley says

      October 22, 2012 at 10:40 pm

      Yes, any type of baking apple can be used 🙂 I would recommend granny smith if you are making it any other time during the year!

      Reply
  13. Shan says

    October 23, 2012 at 5:30 am

    I'll have to try this! I love apples AND coconut! Thanks for the recipe
    O….and since it has an egg and fruit, it's totally breakfast justifiable!

    Reply
  14. Kelly R says

    October 23, 2012 at 9:26 am

    I love apples and coconut, I will have to try this, thank you for the recipe

    Reply
  15. Brooke Adametz says

    October 23, 2012 at 10:04 am

    It's not often that I actually have all of the ingredients on hand for a dessert, I might have to try this tonight! Looks great! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  16. Angie says

    October 23, 2012 at 11:32 am

    OMG– looks so delicious!! Thanks for the great recipie.

    Reply
  17. Melinda Dunne says

    October 23, 2012 at 11:53 am

    Oh my goodness that looks heavenly! Thanks for the recipe it is another one I am going to try!

    Reply
  18. Mommy Blogger U says

    October 23, 2012 at 1:41 pm

    Looks yummy – I might try this for Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  19. Melissa S.O.S. Mom says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:02 pm

    I agree with you, I LOVE apple season too! I love apple picking and then cooking all kinds of various dishes with them! your recipe looks delicious, adding it to my list of recipes to try out! 

    Reply
  20. jheylo says

    October 23, 2012 at 3:54 pm

    sounds yummy! this is definitely a fall recipe 🙂 i would love to try this

    Reply
  21. Alaina Bullock says

    October 23, 2012 at 6:13 pm

    What a great sounding treat!  I bet the apple and coconut compliment each other perfectly!  Thank you for sharing another awesome recipe!

    Reply
  22. Dana says

    October 23, 2012 at 11:20 pm

    I'll bring the coffee!

    Reply
  23. Malia says

    October 23, 2012 at 11:21 pm

    interesting combo, but sounds and looks delicious!

    Reply
  24. Sue Invegas says

    October 24, 2012 at 3:53 pm

    Oh wow! This looks amazing!!! I have to save this one for sure. Nice recipe! But why wasn't I invited when you baked it? lol

    Reply
  25. Icar (My Charmed Mom) says

    October 24, 2012 at 10:07 pm

    this looks yummy, its a must try for me, thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  26. Candy Olivares says

    October 25, 2012 at 12:36 am

    Not big on coconut but this looks amazing! Will have to try it out! 🙂 

    Reply
  27. Shydub says

    October 26, 2012 at 9:17 pm

    THis recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving. Looks delectable.

    Reply
  28. Debbie says

    October 31, 2012 at 11:04 am

    Yum!! Now I am hungry lol 

    Reply

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