TEXAS PECAN PIE

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I won a blue ribbon for this pie at the Texas State Fair. In the military for over 20 years, I didn't really start cooking until after I retired. Now I enjoy spending my time in the kitchen.-Michelle Shockley, Wichita, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
3 tablespoons cold water
FILLING:
1-1/4 cups chopped pecans
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
3 large eggs
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pinch salt

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add cold water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. , Roll out dough to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer crust to pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges. Sprinkle with pecans; set aside., In a small bowl, beat the corn syrup, eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt until well blended. Pour over pecans. , Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes our clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 calories, Fat 23g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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