BASIC BLACK WALNUT PIE RECIPE

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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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