dear abby's pecan pie
This recipe was published by Dear Abby in her column in newspapers back in the 1960's. It became a favorite of everyone. I found my yellowed copy in an old cook book today.
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prep time
15 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Bake
yield
6 to 8
Ingredients
- - 1 - unbaked 9 inch pie crust
- - 1 - cup light corn syrup
- - 1 - cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
- - 3 - eggs, slightly beaten
- - 1/3 - cup butter, melted
- - 1/2 - teaspoon salt
- - 1 - teaspoon vanilla
- - 1 - cup pecan halves
How To Make dear abby's pecan pie
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Step 2In a large bowl, combine corn syrup, sugar, eggs, butter, salt and vanilla. Mix well.
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Step 3Pour filling into unbaked pie crust.
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Step 4Sprinkle with Pecan halves.
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Step 5Bake for 45 - 50 minutes or until center is set. Toothpick inserted in center will comes out clean, the pie is done.
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Step 6If pie appears to be getting too brown, cover with foil for the remaining cook time.
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Step 7Cool - You can top it with a bit of whipped cream if desired.
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