Pecan pie is thought to have originated by the French in New Orleans after being introduced to pecans by the Native Americans. It's a sweet pie whose main ingredients are corn syrup and/or sugar, eggs and pecans. It is baked in a single pie crust. Some recipes call for both sugar and corn syrup, but it can be made without corn syrup entirely.
Pecan Pie Ingredients
Why is there a Pecan Day aside from the National Pecan Day?(0 Answers)
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How do you make pecan pie?(1 Answer)
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The food network provides this high-rated recipe: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/pecan-pie-recipe/index.html An alternative is this one on AllRecipes: http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/pecan-pie-v ...
Why did my pecans not rise to the top?(1 Answer)
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Pecans will not rise to the top of your pecan pie when during the baking process. All you need to do is sprinkle them decoratively ontop when your ...
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Can include chocolate or bourbon whiskey
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Often served with ice cream or whipped cream
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Popularized in 1930's by Karo Syrup
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Popular at Thanksgiving and Christmas
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