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joy's pecan pie

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Lauri Myers
Spencer, IA

Since making this pie, I've had requests to make it again.

(1 rating)
yield 6 -8
prep time 10 Min
cook time 50 Min

Ingredients For joy's pecan pie

  • PIE CRUST
  • 1 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/3 c
    shortening
  • 3 Tbsp
    cold water
  • FILLING
  • 1 1/2 c
    chopped pecans
  • 1 c
    plus 1t. light corn syrup
  • 3
    eggs
  • 1/2 c
    plus 1 t. sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt~optional

How To Make joy's pecan pie

  • 1
    In a bowl combine, the flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add cold water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms.
  • 2
    Roll out pastry to fit a 9" pie plate.
  • 3
    Transfer pastry to pie plate, trim pastry to 1/2" beyond edge of plate; flute edges.
  • 4
    Sprinkle with pecans and set aside.
  • 5
    In a small mixing bowl, beat the corn syrup, eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt until well blended. Pour over pecans.
  • 6
    bake at 350* for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

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