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Wednesday, November 22, 2006

Pecan Pie

How do You say the word P-E-C-A-N? Is it Pee-can or pee-Cahn? Someone told me once that it all depends on how much time you’ve spent picking ‘em off the ground or picking 'em out of the shell. When your back is aching from bending over they are definitely Pee-cans! If you look it up, I believe they are both correct.
Pecan pie is our favorite, with a scoop if ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Pecan Pie
1 cup white corn syrup
1 cup brown sugar
Pinch salt
1/3 cup butter melted
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup chopped pecans
1 9” pie crust
Pre-heat oven to 350

Combine syrup, sugar, salt, and butter. Beat the eggs, then add into the sugar mixture. Beat all of the ingredients until fluffy. Place the pecan pieces in the bottom of the un-cooked pie crust. Pour syrup mixture over the nuts, these nuts will rise to the top. Take a handful of pretty pecan halves and arrange them gently on the top of the pie. Use a pie shield or foil to prevent the crust from burning. Bake for 50-60 minutes. Allow to cool before serving.
Y'all enjoy!
Sandi

3 comments:

Unknown said...

I personally think it is Peh-cahn. Definitely NOT pea-can. Gotta say that I tried a pecan pie with brown sugar (my grandmother just uses regular) and I prefered the one with regular. It was easier to cut.

Anonymous said...

Claire -your blog says you are a southern girl who doesn't like sweet tea...but we will take your word on pehcahn!
Thanks for stopping in!

Vonda said...

I'm making this Pecan Pie again this year for our Thanksgiving feast for our squadron. So many people raved about it last year so I think it's a keeper!!!

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