• 1½ cups evaporated milk
• 1½ cups granulated sugar
• 4 egg yolks; slightly beaten
• ¾ cups unsalted butter or margarine
• 1½ teaspoons vanilla
• 2 cups coconut
• 1½ cups pecan pieces

1. Combine all ingredients in saucepan except coconut and pecans. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Remove from heat.
2. Stir in coconut and pecans. Cool until thick enough to spread.

Makes 4½ cups