The Perfect Pecan Pie Recipe

Making the perfect pecan pie isn’t just about putting the right ingredients together, it’s about taking the time and caring about every aspect of the process.
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Summary

CuisineCourse

Ingredients

 Pie Crust Recipe
 Flour2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Sugar1 Tablespoon
 Softened butter6 Tablespoon
 Shortening6 Tablespoon
 Ice water8 Tablespoon
 Pecan Pie Filling Recipe
 1 Cup White Corn Syrup
 Brown sugar1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salt1/3 Teaspoon
 Melted butter1/3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Vanilla1 Teaspoon
 Eggs3 Small, beaten
 Pecans2 Cup (16 tbs)

Directions

Pecan Preparation

Take two cups of pecans and either roast them in the microwave or the oven. To roast in the oven, spray a cookie sheet with nonstick spray and spread nuts all over pan. Bake at 350 for four minutes, take out and stir, then bake another four minutes. To roast in microwave spread nuts on a plate and cook for one minute, stir and cook for another minute.

Pie Crust Recipe

Mix dry ingredients and then mix in the rest. Once thoroughly mixed wrap the dough in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before rolling the crust into the pie tin.

Pecan Pie Filling Recipe

Mix the syrup, sugar, salt, butter and vanilla. Stir in Eggs. Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust and sprinkle the nuts into the pie. Bake in a preheated 350 oven for 30 minutes then put tin foil around the crusts to prevent burning. Bake for another 30 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Recipe Courtesy: HolidaysCentral.Com. HolidaysCentral.com is the year round destination for recipes, traditions, decorating, crafts and activities all centered on Holidays and Seasonal themes.
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