Pecan Pie

Filled with pecans, this pie recipe will be a sure hit at any gathering.

from Family Circle

Pecan Pie
Servings: 12 Prep 10 mins Bake 350°F 55 mins

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
  • 1 Single-crust Pie Pastry (www.parents.com/recipe/pies/single-crust-pie-pastry/)
  • Whipping cream or topping (optional)

Make It

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees .

2. Beat eggs slightly in bowl. Add both kinds of sugar, the corn syrup and vanilla. Stir in pecans. Roll out pastry to a 12-inch circle. Fit into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. Decoratively crimp pastry edge; set pie plate on heavy-duty baking sheet. Pour filling into pie shell.

3. Bake at 350 degrees for 55 minutes, until knife inserted midway between center and rim tests clean. Cool on rack to room temperature. Serve with whipped cream or topping, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 12; Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 380, Fat, total (g): 19, chol. (mg): 81, sat. fat (g): 5, carb. (g): 50, fiber (g): 2, pro. (g): 5, sodium (mg): 142, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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