pride of kentucky pecan pie

Las Vegas, NV
Updated on Nov 14, 2011

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 1
    Heat 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.

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

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