Best Texas Hill Country Pecan Pie Recipes

TEXAS HILL COUNTRY PECAN PIE

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I love pecan pie but they are often overly sweet to my tastes. This recipe tones the sweetness down while still being delicious.

Provided by Kathryn Dinsmore

Categories Pies

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 c sugar
1/4 c butter (softened)
3 eggs,slightly beaten
1 1/2 c pecan pieces
1/8 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 c dark corn syrup
1/4 c brandy or rum(if desired)
1 9" unbaked pie shell

Steps:

1. Assemble all the ingredients.In a large bowl cream butter and sugar.Add the pecans,eggs,salt,vanilla,corn syrup & brandy or rum. Poor into unbaked pie shell. Baker in a 350 deg oven for about 55 minutes.Cool.Refrigerate when cool.

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

Ingredients

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.