Mom's Pecan Pie
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Mom's Pecan Pie, a simple holiday treat.
Photo partial Pecan Pie courtesy Wikimedia
Pecan pie, what's your opinion?
Is pecan pie your favorite pie?
Yes, it's my all-time favorite!
JaguarJulie says:
Well, as far as pies go ... pecan is a favorite ... kind of tied with grandma's apple pie.
Luv2help says:
I love it! Before my family moved to South Carolina, I had ever known it existed. But, I was only 10 at the time. LOL
cffutah says:
I don't eat this enough, hard to find.
StickyEntertainment says:
What's Thanksgiving without Pecan Pie!
TravelingRae says:
It's one of my favourites, especially if there are raisins in it!
No, I prefer another kind.
MiddleSister says:
Pecan is ONE of my favorites. I enjoy rhubarb pie best!
Tipi says:
No, pecan pie isn't my favorite, but I do love it. I love banana cream pie most.
veryirie says:
It's nearly to the top of my list.
LittleTwoTwo says:
Pumpkin pie is my thing.
John_Michael says:
coconut custard or french apple are my faves
Mom's Pecan Pie
- Serves: Six to eight
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 60 to 70 minutes
A note about this recipe: I was born in Kentucky where Bourbon whiskey is highly thought of as a substitute for Vanilla Extract. If you prefer to use Vanilla Extract, by all means do so.
Ingredients
- 1 prepared unbaked (homemade or not) pastry crust
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 3 beaten eggs
- 2 Tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons straight Bourbon whiskey or vanilla extract
- 1 & 1/2 cups pecans
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Stir together corn syrup, beaten eggs, melted butter and Bourbon. (You may use Vanilla Extract if you prefer.)
Stir cinnamon and sugar together in a separate bowl, and pour into Corn syrup mixture. This keeps the Cinnamon from lumping.
Stir in pecans and pour into unbaked pie shell and bake for 60 to 65 minutes.
If pie edges are browning too quickly cover edges with foil or use a pie shield. Remove foil or pie shield 15 minutes before pie is done to allow edges to brown.
To test for doneness, tap center of pie lightly. If it springs back, it's done.
Cool for at least two hours before cutting.
Oddly, pecans are not really nuts.
According to Wikipedia, the pecan is a member of the hickory genus, but is technically a drupe, a fruit with a single stone or pit, surrounded by a husk. Pecan pie of course, makes great use of the rich flavor of pecans. They are also used in a candy in the southern states known as Pecan Pralines. At this time, the leading pecan producing state is Georgia, followed by Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma. Pecans have unsaturated fats and are a good protein source. Like walnuts, pecans are high in omega-6 fatty acids. Anti-oxidants and plant sterols found in pecans also reduce high cholesterol. So isn't it nice to know that while you're eating that sinfully delicious pecan pie, you're at least getting something good for you?Photo Pecan design courtesy Wikimedia.
This lens has been blessed by SquidAngels LisaAuch, KimGiancaterino, TravelingRae, RenaissanceWoman2010 and TheLifestyleChanger. Thank you so much!
If you need new pie pans or a pie shield, here they are.
What if I don't want to make my own pecan pie?
Order your pecans from the grower....
....for a fresher pecan flavor.
- Sunnyland Farms, Georgia
- Georgia pecan grower.
- Southern Star Pecans, Texas
- Texas pecan grower.
- Tularosa Pecans, New Mexico
- New Mexico pecan grower.
- Ohnuts, Oklahoma
- Oklahoma pecan grower.
Please leave a comment before you go.
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MiddleSister
Apr 24, 2012 @ 5:54 am | delete
- Next time I make it, this is my pecan pie recipe. "Squid Angel blessed."
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TheLifestyleChanger
Apr 8, 2012 @ 10:54 pm | delete
- Your mother certainly had a range of delicious recipes Nancy. Blessings to you both.
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Tipi
Feb 2, 2012 @ 11:16 pm | delete
- Nancy, I would like a slice of pie and a cup of coffee with a little sugar in it, please. :)
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veryirie
Jan 27, 2012 @ 6:39 pm | delete
- I definitely learned something new...a pecan is a drupe and not technically a nut. That is a neat piece of trivia to know; thanks! (And your mom's pecan pie recipe looks delish!) :)
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AngryBaker
Jan 27, 2012 @ 6:16 pm | delete
- Hmmm.... I've never had Pecan Pie.. I live in the wrong part of the Country, I guess... Adding bourbon could be good... I'll try it.
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