This recipe is for those who enjoyed my home made pecan pie over Christmas and who flattered me by wanting the recipe. Thanks to my Grandma Betty, the best Grandma and cook in the world, I wish you many "sweet" memories right in your own kitchen, around your table. Happy baking!
Crust -
5 cups flour
2 cups shortening
1 tablespoon salt
1 egg, beaten
cold water added with egg to make 1 cup
Makes 3-4 pies. To freeze, roll out onto wax paper and wrap together placing them in a freezer bag.
Pecan Pie -
2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup light or dark corn syrup
3/4 cup pecan halves
Makes enough for an 8 inch pie. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Beat eggs, sugar, salt, butter, and corn syrup together. Mix in pecans. Pour into pastry-lined pan. Bake 40-50 minutes or pecans are set and pastry is nicely browned.
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