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Classic Pecan Pie

Source of Recipe


From "A Love Affair with Southern Cooking"



List of Ingredients



• 1-1/3 cups perfect pecan halves
  
• One 9-inch baked pie shell
  
• 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  
• 1 cup light corn syrup
  
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  
• 2 Tbsp lightly browned melted butter
  
• 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  
• 1/4 tsp salt
  






Instructions



1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Arrange the pecans in concentric circles in the bottom of the pie shell and set aside.
   
   
2. Blend all remaining ingredients together until smooth and carefully ladle into the pie shell, trying not to dislodge the pecans. They will float to the top as the pie bakes.
   
   
3. Slide the pie onto a baking sheet and bake on the middle oven shelf for 45 to 50 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Transfer the pie to a wire rack and cool to room temperature, then cut into slim wedges. Serve as is or top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream -- "to cut the richness," Southerners say.
   
   Makes 8 servings.