Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



1
each
pie shell

unbaked



1
cup
other recipe

fruit sweetener, see note



1
envelope
gelatin, unflavored





1/3
cup
applesauce

unsweetened



3
tablespoons
water





2
tablespoons
cornstarch





3
each
eggs





2
teaspoons
vanilla extract





2
tablespoons
coffee

very strong or espresso, prepared



24
each
pecans

halves

 Note: To make this fruit sweetener, mix together 1/2 cup frozen apple juice concentrate (thawed) and 1/2 cup granulated fructose.

Prepare pastry and place in 9-inch pie pan.

In large bowl, combine fruit sweetener, gelatin and apple sauce.

Beat with electric mixer.

In small bowl, blend water and cornstarch until smooth.

Add cornstarch to fruit sweetener mixture and blend.

Beat in eggs, one at a time.

Stir in vanilla and coffee.

Pour mixture into pie shell. Decorate top with pecan halves.

Bake 3-4 minutes (until custard is set) at 375B/ F. Cool slightly before cutting.