Pecan pie Options

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Title :: Pecan pie
Author :: ladygorb
Category :: Desserts & Baked Goods
Ingredients ::

• 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• About 3-4 tablespoons butter
• About 1-2 tablespoons milk
• About 1 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 3 large eggs
• 1 1/4 cup pecans
• 1 egg, lightly beaten (for egg wash)
• 9 or 10 inch unbaked pie crust (Flaky Vinegar Pie Crust preferred)

Description ::
U.S. State of Alabama traditional food - Pecans are a "new world" food. They are indigenous to North America and were known to Native Americans long before the Europeans settled there. Traditionally, these nuts are connected with the American south where they have been incorporated into many sweet treats, especially pie and candy.

Instructions:
1). Get ready unbaked pie crust (Flaky Vinegar Pie Crust recipe preferred).

2). Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 C). Check pecans for any shells.

3). Beat the 3 eggs till frothy.

4). Roll out the pie crust and place into pie dish; flute sides of crust if desired. (Skip this step if using an already prepared pie crust)

5). Brush crust with the lightly beaten egg, and put crust in the refrigerator.

6). In a small sauce pan on medium heat, melt the butter and allow the butter to brown for a few seconds; turn heat down to low. Once the butter melts, add the corn syrup, brown sugar, milk, salt, flour, and 1 cup of the pecans together; stir into melted butter, and mix until all the sugar has melted. Add the beaten eggs and vanilla to mixture and mix completely.

7). Remove the crust from the refrigerator and pour the filling into it.

8). Take the remaining 1/4 cup of pecans and place on top of the pie in a slightly decorative fashion. If you like, turn over any upside down pecans that are floating on top.

9). Bake pie in preheated 300 degree F (150 C) oven for 60 minutes, checking to see if the crust has set by giving the pie a push and seeing if the filling is still liquid or not. Remove from oven and transfer to wire rack. Allow pie to cool somewhat before serving with whipped cream or ice cream.

Cook's Tips:
An "optional" ingredient, 2 ounces of Baker's unsweetened chocolate. I added chocolate to melted butter, and allowed it to melt.

Makes 8 servings.

Updated Sun, Nov 27 2005 3:06 pm

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