Your grandma most likely made them this way if your mother didn't. Collard greens prepared in the South are simmered for a while with vinegar, sugar, and bacon fat. Use mustard, kale, or collard greens that are fresh.
This pie is a thick, creamy, and deliciously sweet custard that is heavily flavored with coconut. It bakes up beautifully and tastes great when topped with nutmeg-dusted unsweetened whipped cream.