LITTLE PECAN PIES FOR TWO

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The dough for the crust will need to be chilled for 30 minutes, so be sure to add that time in. From Taste of Home (February/March 2001)

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories     Tarts

Time 1h

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons shortening
4 teaspoons cold water
1/3 cup pecan halves
1 egg
1/3 cup corn syrup
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
whipped cream (optional) or ice cream (optional)

Steps:

  • In a 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 minute
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Divide dough in half; roll each half into a 6" circle.
  • Transfer to 2 (4 1/2 inch) tart pans; fit pastry into pans, trimming if necessary.
  • Arrange pecans in pans.
  • Mix egg, corn syrup, brown sugar and vanilla together; pour over pecans.
  • Place tart pans on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean.
  • Cool on a wire rack.
  • Top with whipped or ice cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 720.3, Fat 33.9, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 105.8, Sodium 196.6, Carbohydrate 101.3, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 49.9, Protein 7.9

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