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BASIC BLACK WALNUT PIE



Basic Black Walnut Pie image

Black walnuts are abundant here in the Ozarks. My aunt gave me this walnut pie and I think it's one of the best pies I've ever tasted. -Helen Holbrook, De Soto, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup chopped black walnuts

Steps:

  • Combine 1 tablespoon sugar and flour. Sprinkle into the pastry shell; set aside. , In a small saucepan, bring the corn syrup, brown sugar and remaining sugar just to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in butter until melted. Let cool for 3 minutes. , Gradually stir eggs into hot mixture. Add walnuts and mix well. Pour into pastry shell. Bake at 325° for 55-60 minutes or until top is browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506 calories, Fat 22g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

BASIC BLACK WALNUT PIE RECIPE



Basic Black Walnut Pie Recipe image

Black walnuts are abundant here in the Ozarks. My aunt gave me this recipe and I think it's one of the best pies I've ever tasted.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup chopped black walnuts

Steps:

  • Combine 1 tablespoon sugar and flour. Sprinkle into the pastry shell; set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, bring the corn syrup, brown sugar and remaining sugar just to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in butter until melted. Let cool for 3 minutes.
  • Gradually stir eggs into hot mixture. Add walnuts and mix well. Pour into pastry shell. Bake at 325° for 55-60 minutes or until top is browned.
  • Yield: 8 servings.
  • Editor's Note: Regular walnuts can be substituted for the black walnuts.
  • Originally published as Black Walnut Pie in Country
  • October/November 1995, p51
  • Nutritional Facts
  • serving (1 slice) equals 506 calories, 22 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 96 mg cholesterol, 222 mg sodium, 75 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 7 g protein.
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