Peanut Butter Pecan Pie

It's only fitting that pecans are joined by another product of the South, peanuts, in this holiday pie recipe. Peanut butter gives an additional peanutty boost to the sweet filling.

from Family Circle

Peanut Butter Pecan Pie
Servings: 16 Prep 10 mins Bake 350°F 50 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 unbaked piecrust for a 9-inch pie
  • 3/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped peanuts
  • Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Make It

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Fit pastry into pie plate. Decoratively flute edge. Set aside.

2. In a large bowl, whisk corn syrup, peanut butter and eggs until smooth. Whisk in granulated sugar and vanilla, then stir in pecans and peanuts. Pour into crust.

3. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50 minutes or until browned and center is set. Let cool completely at room temperature on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar before slicing and serving.

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