CAJUN FIG AND PECAN PIE

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From The Evolution of Cajun and Creole Cuisine by John Folse. Haven't tried this one yet but sounds good. Let me know how it turns out.

Provided by Vicki in CT

Categories     Pie

Time 1h

Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup Karo syrup
1/4 cup louisiana cane syrup
1 tablespoon vanilla
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup fig preserves (figs chopped if whole)
1 pinch cinnamon
1 pinch nutmeg
9 inches pie shells, uncooked

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • In large bowl combine sugar and corn starch. Add syrups, vanilla, eggs. Use wire whisk and blend thoroughly.
  • Add nuts and preserves stirring into mixture. Season with cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Pour into pie shell and bake on center rack for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 375 degrees and bake for 35 minutes. Remove and allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.3, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 79.3, Sodium 160.8, Carbohydrate 76, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 40, Protein 5.1

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