Black Walnut Pie

Name: Black Walnut Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup light corn syrup; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 eggs; 1 cup chopped black walnuts; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)

Most years, I have a large supply of black walnuts and am always looking for new ways to use them up. This dessert, which is similar to traditional pecan pie, has been a favorite for years.—Shirley Sutton, Garnavillo, Iowa

Ingredients

1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
3 tablespoons butter
3 eggs
1 cup chopped black walnuts
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)

Directions

In a saucepan, combine the corn syrup, brown sugar and 1/2 cup sugar; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in butter until melted. In a bowl, beat eggs. Gradually stir in hot mixture; mix well. Add walnuts. Combine flour and remaining sugar; sprinkle over bottom of pastry shell. Pour walnut mixture into shell. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until browned.