orange pecan pie

Wentzville, MO
Updated on Jan 2, 2013

Had this over the holidays and forgot how much I love this good tasting pie.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 - eggs
  • 1/2 cup grandma's molasses (or your favorite)
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup orange juice, fresh or bottled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups whole pecan halves
  • 1 - 9 inch unbaked pie shell (homemade is better)
  • - whipped cream (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon orange peel, grated

How To Make orange pecan pie

  • Step 1
    Heat oven to 350F. In large bowl, beat eggs. Add molasses, corn syrup, orange juice, orange peel, and vanilla; beat until well blended. Stir in pecans.
  • Step 2
    Pour into unbaked pie shell. Bake 30 to 45 minutes or until filling sets. Cool on wire rack. Garnish as desired. Serve with whipped cream, if desired. Makes 8 servings.

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Category: Pies
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Nuts

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