Pecan Pie
Ingredients
| 1 frozen pie shell (follow instructions on package) | ||
| 3 eggs | ||
| 1/3 cup molasses | ||
| 3 tbs light corn syrup | ||
| 4 tbs unsalted butter | ||
| 1/4 cup plus 2 tbs all purpose flour sifted | ||
| 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (I always use pure. It tastes so much better) | ||
| Pinch of salt | ||
| 2 and 1/4 cups pecan halves |
Here is a wonderful dessert that is always a big favorite at holiday gatherings. It is so quick and easy because it uses store brought pie shells. However it’s just fine if you want to make your own pastry.
- Beat eggs lightly in a medium bowl
- Add molasses an corn syrup, and beat well
- Melt butter, cool slightly
- Stir flour and butter into egg mixture.
- Fold in vanilla, salt and nuts.
- Pour nut filling into pastry shell.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes in a 400 degree pre-heated oven.
- Transfer to a rack and cool.
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