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dear abby's pecan pie

Recipe by
Marjorie Milligan
Hollywood, AL

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.

yield 6 to 8
prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For dear abby's pecan pie

  • 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

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2
    In a large bowl, combine corn syrup, sugar, eggs, butter, salt and vanilla. Mix well.
  • 3
    Pour filling into unbaked pie crust.
  • 4
    Sprinkle with Pecan halves.
  • 5
    Bake for 45 - 50 minutes or until center is set. Toothpick inserted in center will comes out clean, the pie is done.
  • 6
    If pie appears to be getting too brown, cover with foil for the remaining cook time.
  • 7
    Cool - You can top it with a bit of whipped cream if desired.

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