Pecan Pie
Grandma's Great Desserts Cookbook
This pie was always a favorite for birthdays while my children were grouping up. They never liked the typical party cakes. My mother gave me the old-fashioned recipe for lard crust...it turns out every time!
SERVINGS: 8-10
CATEGORY: Dessert
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 10 min. Bake: 50 min.
Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/2 cups dark corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon butter, melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
Directions:
In a mixing bowl, beat eggs just until blended but not frothy. Add sugar, salt and corn syrup. Add butter and vanilla, mixing just enough to blend. Spread pecans in the bottom of pie shell. Pour in filling.
Place in a 350° oven and immediately reduce heat to 325°. Bake for 50-60 minutes. Yield: 8-10 servings.