eleanor roosevelt's pecan pie

(2 RATINGS)
74 Pinches
Burlington, MI
Updated on Nov 4, 2012

Some folks can't have Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie, but I love pumpkin pie AND Pecan Pie. I found this recipe in "Capitol Hill Cooks" by Linda Bauer and decided to share. I use my own pie crust but the recipe has Eleanor's pie crust recipe.

prep time
cook time 40 Min
method ---
yield

Ingredients

  • CRUST
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/4 cup ice water
  • FILLING
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3 or 4 - eggs
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • - whole pecans for garnish
  • 1 pint heavy cream, whipped

How To Make eleanor roosevelt's pecan pie

  • Step 1
    To make Crust: Measure 1 1/2 cups flour, sift with salt and baking powder. Divide shortening into two equal parts. Cut half into the flour mixture until it looks like cornmeal. Cut the remaining half of the shortening coarsely until the size of large green peas. Over the mixture,sprinkle 3 tablespoons ice water. Blend lightly. If the dough holds together, add no more liquid; if not, add additional water. Line pie pan with crust. (No pie pan size given)
  • Step 2
    To make Filling: Cream 1/3 cup butter with 1 cup brown sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time; stir in 1 cup light corn syrup, 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Step 3
    Fill the pie shell with the mixture. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and bake the pie for about 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Step 4
    When the pie is set and has cooled, decorate with pecan halves. Garnish with whipped cream around the entire edge.

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