Best Good Housekeeping Walnut Or Pecan Pie Recipes

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THE BEST PECAN PIE



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This pie delivers plenty of classic flavors like brown sugar, vanilla and toasted nuts. We found that bourbon made a welcome addition. The alcohol bakes off leaving behind irresistible notes of smoke and caramel. Our all-butter crust perfectly balances the sweetness of the filling.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 3h35m

Yield 1 pie or about 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting (see Cook?s Note)
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon fine salt
1 stick (8 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, diced
1 large egg, lightly beaten
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
2 cups chopped toasted pecans
1 to 2 tablespoons bourbon
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • For the crust: Whisk together the flour, granulated sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Using your fingers, work the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles yellow cornmeal mixed with bean-size bits of butter. (If the flour/butter mixture gets warm, refrigerate it for 10 minutes before proceeding.) Add the egg and stir the dough together with a fork or by hand in the bowl. If the dough is dry, sprinkle up to a tablespoon more of cold water over the mixture.
  • Alternatively, pulse the flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor fitted with the metal blade until combined. Add the butter and pulse until it resembles yellow cornmeal mixed with bean-size bits of butter, about 10 times. Add the egg and pulse 1 to 2 times; don't let the dough form into a ball in the machine. (If the dough is very dry add up to a tablespoon more of cold water.) Remove the bowl from the machine, remove the blade and bring the dough together by hand.
  • Form the dough into a disk, wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 1 hour.
  • Roll the dough on a lightly-floured surface into a 12-inch circle about 1/8-inch thick. Transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie pan and trim the edges, leaving about an extra inch hanging over the edge. Tuck the overhanging dough underneath itself to form a thick
  • edge that is even with the rim. Flute the edge as desired. Freeze the pie shell for 30 minutes.
  • Arrange the racks in the center and lower third of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Put a piece of parchment paper or foil over the pie shell and fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake on a baking sheet on the center rack until the dough is set, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and lift the sides of the parchment to remove the beans. Continue baking until the pie shell is lightly golden brown, about 10 more minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
  • While the crust is baking make the filling: Combine the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat and, stirring constantly, continue to boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the nuts, bourbon and vanilla. Set it aside to cool slightly, about 5 minutes. (If the crust has cooled, return it to the oven for 5 minutes to warm through.) Whisk the beaten eggs into the filling until smooth. Put the pie shell on a baking sheet and pour the filling into the hot crust.
  • Bake on the lower rack until the edges are set but the center is still slightly loose, 40 to 45 minutes. (If the edges get very dark, cover them with aluminum foil half way during baking.) Cool on a wire rack. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.

THE BEST PECAN PIE



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Pecan pie is a Thanksgiving tradition in my household, and I was on a quest to create the ultimate version-the best pecan pie recipe. I think this might be it! -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Dough for single-crust pie
1/2 cup butter
2-1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons whiskey or bourbon, optional
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Optional: Whipped cream and ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate while preparing filling., In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add pecans; cook, stirring constantly, until very fragrant and pecans start to brown, 4-5 minutes. Remove pecans with a slotted spoon, reserving butter in pan. Stir in brown sugar, maple syrup, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. In a bowl, whisk a small amount of the hot mixture into eggs; return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Stir whiskey, optional, and vanilla into brown sugar mixture; stir in pecans. Pour into crust. , Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 55-60 minutes. Cover edges with foil during the last 30 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary. Cool on a wire rack. If desired, top with whipped cream and cinnamon. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 695 calories, Fat 49g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 130mg cholesterol, Sodium 430mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

GOOD HOUSEKEEPING WALNUT OR PECAN PIE



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This is the very best pecan pie I have ever had. I lost the recipe for a couple of years, but just found it so I'm putting it out here so I won't lose it again!

Provided by BrendaGNGa

Categories     Pie

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup corn syrup (I use maple syrup)
1/2 cup light cream or 1/2 cup milk
1 cup walnut pieces or 1 cup pecan pieces
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell

Steps:

  • Prepare an unbaked 9" pie shell. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In double-boiler top, with electric mixer at medium speed, or with spoon, mix 1/2 cup light brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter until well blended.
  • Add 3/4 cup granulated sugar; mix well. Add 3 eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition, to blend. Add 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 cup corn syrup, 1/2 cup light cream or milk; mix well.
  • Cook over boiling water, stirring, 5 minutes. Remove from water; stir in 1 cup pecan halves or walnut pieces and 1/2 tsp vanilla. Pour into lined pie plate.
  • Bake 1 hours.
  • The filling is very light and not real sweet and syrupy. It puffs up when baking and shrinks just slightly during cooling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.3, Fat 33.3, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 119.7, Sodium 309.4, Carbohydrate 52.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 35.1, Protein 6.5

PECAN PIE



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Make this traditional all-American Thanksgiving dessert for a celebratory dinner party. Our classic pecan pie recipe is best served with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

flour, for dusting
500g pack sweet shortcrust pastry
75g butter, softened
100g golden caster sugar
175g golden syrup
175g maple syrup
3 eggs, beaten
½ tsp vanilla extract
300g pecan halves
double cream, whipped, to serve

Steps:

  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry. Use the pastry to line a 23cm tart tin, keeping any off-cuts in case you need to fill any cracks after blind-baking. Prick the base of the pastry case with a fork and chill for 30 mins, or until firm.
  • Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Line the pastry case with baking parchment, fill with baking beans and bake for 15-20 mins until the sides are set. Remove the beans and parchment and return the tin to the oven for 5-10 mins until the pastry is golden and the base is set. Leave to cool.
  • Increase oven to 200C/190C fan/gas 6. Use an electric whisk to beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Keep the beaters going and pour in both of the syrups. Gradually add the eggs, ¼ tsp salt and the vanilla, then whisk until combined. Stir through the pecans, then pour the mixture into the tart case. Bake for 10 mins. Turn heat down to 160C/140C fan/gas 3 and continue baking for 30-35 mins (the pie should be golden brown and the filling should wobble a little in the centre when shaken). Leave to cool in the tin. You'll probably need to run a knife around the tin to lift out the pie. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 649 calories, Fat 43 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 57 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 35 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium

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