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Pecan Pie

SUBMITTED BY: Linda Seay PHOTO BY: mizzykitty

"This is a wonderfully rich, Southern pie recipe that is the best I've tried!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 134 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  1 Hr 10 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 9 inch pie

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 3/4 cups white sugar
  • 1/4 cup dark corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups chopped pecans
  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shell

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, butter, water, and cornstarch. Bring to a full boil, and remove from heat.
  3. In a large bowl, beat eggs until frothy. Gradually beat in cooked syrup mixture. Stir in salt, vanilla, and pecans. Pour into pie shell.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until filling is set.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by WOODANGELA
This is an ok recipe for pecan pie. It is one of the better ones actually, but the very best... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2006 by SEAHAG8
Pecan Pie is always a favorite with my family and this one is dynamite! One thing that should... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by Mommy of Four
Oh my, this pecan pie was outstanding! I am not too big on pecan pie, but my husband and my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2007 by Special K
I have made this pie a number of times and the taste is always outstanding. I have learned a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2006 by Wanda M.
I made this recipe as directed and it didn't turnout as well as I had hoped. I didn't want to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2005 by THEQUIXTA
I searched all over for a good pecan pie to purchase, and for recipes. I had all but given up... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2003 by MidwestMom
This was a really great pecan pie. In fact, I no longer make any other recipe. This is a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2003 by Kim, New York
This was a fantastic recipe! My dad loves Pecan Pie, and I make one for him every year for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by LAURELP
Ohhhh so good!! I made it in an 11" pie plate because my hubby likes pecan pies really thin.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2005 by crunchy-p
This is the first time I've made pecan pie and I, along with my husband, loved it!!!! I only... MORE

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