unbeatable pecan pie

Sterlington, LA
Updated on Jun 7, 2013

Another recipe from "Cotton Country Cookbook".

prep time 20 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 - unbaked pie crust
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 3 - eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

How To Make unbeatable pecan pie

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Step 2
    In a heavy skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over low heat. Add nuts and stir for about 5 minutes or until nuts begin to color. Let cool for 10 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Mix together the beaten eggs, maple syrup, sugar, 1/3 cup melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir in the cooled nuts.
  • Step 4
    Pour filling into crust. Bake 45 - 50 minutes or until filling is set. Cool before cutting.

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

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