pride of kentucky pecan pie
This recipe was the only winner by a male to win the State Crisco American Pie Contest. (1989-Haskell Montgomery). All his ingredients say Kentucky, from the sorghum to the home grown mint to the pecans soaked in bourbon.
prep time
25 Min
cook time
55 Min
method
Bake
yield
10 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dried mint leaves, crushed
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup_karo only you can use sugar- free karo
- 2 + 2 large whole eggs + 2 extra yolks
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/3 cup butter or margarine,melted
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup sorghum
- 3 tablespoons good honey
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup pecans, soaked 2 to 3 days in 1 cup 80 proof bourbon, drained
- 3/4 cup black walnuts -if you can't find these use regular walnuts
- 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 large unbaked 9 or 10 inch classic crisco single pie crust
How To Make pride of kentucky pecan pie
-
Step 1Heat oven to 350^ In a large bowl,combine all ingredients,Except the pecans, walnuts and chocolate chips. Spoon into unbaked pie shell (you may have a little left- pour into buttered custard cup and bake with the pie- that way the cook gets the first sample). Bake for 50-70 minutes or until center is set. Cool to room temperature before serving.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
Comment & Reviews
ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes