How to Make Pecan Pie

Are you looking for a great pecan pie recipe? Pecan pie is a holiday dessert staple on many tables. Read on to learn how to make pecan pie step by step.
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How To Make Pecan Pie

This recipe for Pecan Pie from "Cajun Cooking TV" includes 3 eggs, 3/4 cup of organic sugar. 1 cup of light corn syrup, 3 tablespoons of melted butter, 2 tablespoons of bourbon, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 2/3 cup chocolate chips, and 2 cups of pecans. The mixture is poured into a deep dish pie shell and baked.

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Introduction
- What would Thanksgiving dinner be without pecan pie? Fortunately, pecan pie is simple to make from scratch. The filling ingredients are mixed in one bowl and then baked in a pastry crust.
Step 1: Pecan Pie Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) of butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup or maple syruphttp://www.cookingforengineers.com/recipe/18/Traditional-Pecan-Pie
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cream, if you like a richer pie (optional)http://www.chowhound.com/topics/279986
- 2 tablespoons brandy, bourbon, rum, or whiskey (optional)
- 1 bottom pie crust
Step 2: Pecan Pie Equipment
- 9 inch pie pan
- Large bowl
- Microwave safe dish (for melting butter)
- Fork or whisk (for beating eggs)
- Aluminum foil or pie crust protector
- Spoon or electric beater (depending on whether you want to use elbow grease to mix your ingredients or not)
- Optional: Knife (to chop nuts)
- Optional: Cutting board (to chop nuts)
Step 3: How to Make Pecan Pie
1. Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Place your pie crust in the pie pan and refrigerate until your filling's ready.
3. Optional: Coarsely chop most of your pecans into pieces that are about 1/2 to 1/4" in size.
  - Chopping the nuts makes them easier to eat in the pie, but if you enjoy whole pecans in your pie, feel free to skip this step.
  - If you do chop the pecans, keep a few whole ones in reserve to place on top of the pie.
4. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter; microwave the butter for approximately 20 seconds or heat it on the stove.
5. Use your fork or whisk to lightly beat the eggs in your large bowl.
6. Mix in the:
  - 3/4 cup brown sugar
  - 1 cup corn syrup
  - 1/4 teaspoon salt
  - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  - Melted butter
  - Also add any optional ingredient(s) at this time
7. Stir (or beat) ingredients until they're smooth and well-blended.
8. Stir in the chopped pecans.
9. Pour the filling into the pie crust.
10. Place in the heated oven, to bake for 55-60 minutes.
11. Check the pie 20 minutes into cooking time; if the crust is already brown cover it with aluminum foil or a crust protector to keep it from burning.
  - If you kept whole nuts in reserve, place them decoratively on top of the pie at this time.
12. After 55 minutes, check the pie. The center should be firm but still slightly springy. If it's still soggy, cook it for another five minutes.
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