STRAWBERRY-PECAN PIE

Strawberry-Pecan Pie image

Relates Becky Duncan of Leming, Texas, "I stock up on locally grown berries for treats like this pie, which pairs them with pecans." She's received a ribbon from the Strawberry Festival food show at nearby Poteet.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
1 cup chopped pecans
Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)
1 to 2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, nutmeg and cinnamon. Add strawberries and pecans; toss gently. , On a lightly floured surface, roll one half of dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate. Add filling. Dot with butter., Roll remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; cut into 1/2-in.-wide strips. Arrange over filling in a lattice pattern. Trim and seal strips to edge of bottom pastry; flute edge. Bake at 375° for 50-55 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529 calories, Fat 26g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.