LI'L PECAN PIES

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From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories     Pies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon(s) salt
3 tablespoon(s) shortening
4 teaspoon(s) cold water
FOR THE FILLING
1/3 cup(s) pecan halves
1 - egg
1/3 cup(s) packed brown sugar
1/3 cup(s) corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
- whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with fork until dough forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Divide dough in half. Roll each half into a 6-in. circle. Transfer to two 4-1/2-in. tart pans; fit pastry into pans, trimming if necessary. Arrange pecans in shells.
  • In another small bowl, whisk egg, brown sugar, corn syrup and vanilla. Pour over pecans. Place shells on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Top with whipped cream if desired.

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