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Pecan Butterscotch Pie

SUBMITTED BY: SHERRY_G  PHOTO BY: Kimberliah 

"This pie is fairly easy to prepare and the compliments will definitely make it worth your while! Enjoy!"
Pecan Butterscotch Pie Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 4 times with an average star rating of 4.8
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PREP TIME  35 Min
COOK TIME  12 Min
READY IN  1 Hr
Original recipe yield 1 - 9 inch pie

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 3 egg yolks, beaten
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
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  • 3 egg whites
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3/8 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans

What to Drink?
Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee

DIRECTIONS

  1. In the top of a double boiler, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, and 1/4 teaspoon. salt. Stir in milk and corn syrup. Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly, 20 minutes or until thickened.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored. Gradually stir 1/2 cup of hot mixture into yolks. Pour back into remaining milk mixture, stirring constantly. Cook 5 minutes over boiling water, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in butter, vanilla and 3/4 cup pecans. Pour into pastry shell. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.)
  3. Beat egg whites cream of tartar, and pinch of salt until foamy. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over filling, sealing to edge of pastry. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup pecans.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool to room temperature. Chill thoroughly.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.75 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2008 by Kimberliah 
I was a bit skeptical, but made this to take to Easter dinner. It was so yummy, and honestly,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.75 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2003 by JO GRACE 
What a delight with two of my husband's most favorite items- butterscotch pudding and pecans! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.75 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by Laurie Williams-Bishop 
This is a fabulous pie. My grandmother used to make it every Christmas. I am so happy to find... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.75 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2009 by KimM 
Very good! MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Pecan Butterscotch Pie

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 453

  • Total Fat: 25.9g
  • Cholesterol: 96mg
  • Sodium: 359mg
  • Total Carbs: 50.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.8g
  • Protein: 7.3g

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