This recipe has been requested every time I bring this pie to a gathering. Top with whipped cream if desired.
Ingredients
- unbaked pie crust: 1 piece (9 inch)
- butter: 4 Tbsp
- brown sugar: 0.5 cup
- light corn syrup: 1 cup
- eggs: 3 piece
- salt: 0.125 tsp
- vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- pecans: 1 cup (coarsely chopped)
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Stages of cooking
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C.)
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In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar. Beat in the corn syrup, eggs, salt and vanilla. Stir in the chopped pecans. Pour filling into pie shell.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown.