Mama Arnold’s Honey Pie

Name: Mama Arnold's Honey Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 1 cup honey; 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup chopped pecans; Dash nutmeg; 1 9-inch pie shell, unbaked

This sweet, custardy pie could not be simpler to make, but will have your guests asking for more. The boiled honey gives it a caramel-like flavor that's divine. —Ruth Arnold, Pearsall, Texas

Ingredients

1 cup honey
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
Dash nutmeg
1 9-inch pie shell, unbaked

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring honey to a boil. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot honey into the eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; gently stir in the butter, vanilla, pecans and nutmeg.
Pour into pie shell and bake at 325° for 25 minutes or until filling is set.