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TUJAGUE'S PECAN PIE (FROM THE GUMBO PAGES)



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(Introduction by Malcolm Hébert) "When the French settled in New Orleans they discovered the pecan. And they promptly made good use of it by creating pecan brittle, pecan pralines, pecan sauce and of course pecan pie. The first pecans I ever ate came from my Grandmother's pecan tree in her backyard. Every Christmas she would send a 50 pound gunny sack of pecans to my mother. My Grandmother's pecans were not those tasteless thin shelled kind; hers had thick shells with just as much shell as meat and 10 times more taste. "This recipe for pecan pie is from my mother's uncle whose family owned Tujague's restaurant in New Orleans for more than 70 years." (I have saved this from Chuck Taggart's recipes, truly a Southerner)

Provided by KissaMew

Categories     Pie

Time 1h

Yield 1 pie, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shells
3 eggs
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup dark corn syrup (e.g., Karo syrup)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons armagnac or 3 tablespoons other brandy
1 1/2 cups pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a glass mixing bowl beat the eggs, blending in the sugar, syrup, butter, vanilla, salt, Armagnac and pecans.
  • Pour the mixture into the pie shell and bake 10 minutes.
  • Lower the oven to 350 degrees and bake 30 minutes or until a wooden skewer or knife inserted into the pie comes out clean.
  • Cool on a wire rack. Serves 6-8.
  • (Many thanks to Christopher Hébert for providing the recipe.).

FRENCH PECAN PIE



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Make and share this French Pecan Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tonkcats

Categories     Pie

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 egg whites
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
22 Ritz crackers, broken into pieces
1 cup pecans, chopped
whipping cream
German chocolate, shaved

Steps:

  • Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry.
  • Gradually add sugar.
  • Add vanilla, broken crackers and pecans.
  • Bake in a 10-inch buttered pie pan for 30 minutes at 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Cool.
  • Top with sweetened whipped cream (spread over cooled pie).
  • Garnish with shaved chocolate.

THE BEST PECAN PIE



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Pecan pie is a Thanksgiving tradition in my household, and I was on a quest to create the ultimate version-the best pecan pie recipe. I think this might be it! -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Dough for single-crust pie
1/2 cup butter
2-1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons whiskey or bourbon, optional
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Optional: Whipped cream and ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate while preparing filling., In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add pecans; cook, stirring constantly, until very fragrant and pecans start to brown, 4-5 minutes. Remove pecans with a slotted spoon, reserving butter in pan. Stir in brown sugar, maple syrup, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. In a bowl, whisk a small amount of the hot mixture into eggs; return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Stir whiskey, optional, and vanilla into brown sugar mixture; stir in pecans. Pour into crust. , Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 55-60 minutes. Cover edges with foil during the last 30 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary. Cool on a wire rack. If desired, top with whipped cream and cinnamon. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 695 calories, Fat 49g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 130mg cholesterol, Sodium 430mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CLASSIC PECAN PIE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 3h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Pinch of salt
1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon ice water, if needed
2 cups pecans
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1 tablespoon bourbon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • Make the crust: Pulse the flour, granulated sugar and salt in a food processor until combined. Add the butter and pulse about 10 times until it looks like cornmeal with pea-size bits of butter. Add the egg and pulse 1 or 2 more times. If the dough is very dry, add the water. Pulse 8 to 10 times until the dough starts to clump together and there is no visible flour. Turn out the dough onto a piece of plastic wrap and form into a disk; wrap tightly. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch round. Ease into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim the edges, leaving a 1-inch overhang, then tuck the overhanging dough under itself; crimp the edges with a fork. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, position racks in the middle and lower thirds of the oven; preheat to 375˚. Spread the pecans on a baking sheet and bake on the middle rack until toasted, 10 to 12 minutes. Let the nuts cool slightly, then roughly chop.
  • Line the chilled pie crust with parchment paper or foil and fill with dried beans or pie weights. Place the pie crust on a baking sheet and bake on the middle rack until the dough is dry and set around the edges, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the parchment and beans and continue baking until the crust is light golden brown all over, 10 to 15 more minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the filling: Combine the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, bourbon and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring; boil 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the chopped pecans and vanilla bean paste. Let cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Whisk the eggs into the filling until smooth, then pour the filling into the hot crust. (If the crust has cooled, return it to the oven for 5 minutes to warm through before filling.)
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 350˚. Bake the pie (on the baking sheet) on the lower oven rack until the edges are set but the center is still slightly loose, 40 to 45 minutes. (If the crust is getting too dark, cover loosely with foil.) Transfer the pie to a rack to cool completely.

PECAN PIE



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A wonderfully sweet pecan pie that is perfect. I like a small scoop of vanilla ice cream with mine! Enjoy.

Provided by ThatJodiGirl

Categories     Pie

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 eggs
1 cup corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups pecan halves
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter (melted)
1 pie crust

Steps:

  • Filling------------.
  • Beat eggs lightly with an electric mixer or fork until combined.
  • Stir in corn syrup, sugar, butter and vanilla extract.
  • Stir well.
  • Stir in pecan halves and pour filling into crust.
  • Bake in a 350 degree preheated oven, for 45 minutes or until knife comes out clean.
  • Tip: Cover edge of pie crust with aluminun foil for first 25 minutes of bake time, then remove for remaining 20 minutes, to prevent the crust from burning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 653.5, Fat 37.4, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 120.1, Sodium 282.6, Carbohydrate 78.3, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 36.9, Protein 7

CAJUN FIG AND PECAN PIE



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From The Evolution of Cajun and Creole Cuisine by John Folse. Haven't tried this one yet but sounds good. Let me know how it turns out.

Provided by Vicki in CT

Categories     Pie

Time 1h

Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup Karo syrup
1/4 cup louisiana cane syrup
1 tablespoon vanilla
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup fig preserves (figs chopped if whole)
1 pinch cinnamon
1 pinch nutmeg
9 inches pie shells, uncooked

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • In large bowl combine sugar and corn starch. Add syrups, vanilla, eggs. Use wire whisk and blend thoroughly.
  • Add nuts and preserves stirring into mixture. Season with cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Pour into pie shell and bake on center rack for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 375 degrees and bake for 35 minutes. Remove and allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.3, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 79.3, Sodium 160.8, Carbohydrate 76, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 40, Protein 5.1

SOUTHERN PECAN PIE



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Make and share this Southern Pecan Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by larak

Categories     Pie

Time 40m

Yield 1 pie, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 eggs (beaten)
3/4 cup corn syrup
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecans
3 tablespoons butter
1 unbaked pie shell
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • cut pecan in half,
  • mix all ingrediants except for pecans and shell (of course).
  • in a med. size bowl on med. speed until smooth.
  • put all pecans in shell and pour mixture over pecans.
  • heat oven on bake at 375*.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572.5, Fat 31.3, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 121, Sodium 329.5, Carbohydrate 70.9, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 36.2, Protein 6.7

PECAN FUDGE PIE



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This fudgy pie with a chocolaty twist is the perfect showcase for crunchy pecans. Top it with whipped cream, and you won't have to wait long for compliments! -Jacquelyn Smith, Soperton, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/4 cups light corn syrup
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the first 8 ingredients until smooth. Stir in nuts; pour into crust. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until set. Cool completely. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512 calories, Fat 24g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 303mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

THE BEST PECAN PIE



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This pie delivers plenty of classic flavors like brown sugar, vanilla and toasted nuts. We found that bourbon made a welcome addition. The alcohol bakes off leaving behind irresistible notes of smoke and caramel. Our all-butter crust perfectly balances the sweetness of the filling.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 3h35m

Yield 1 pie or about 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting (see Cook?s Note)
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon fine salt
1 stick (8 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, diced
1 large egg, lightly beaten
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
2 cups chopped toasted pecans
1 to 2 tablespoons bourbon
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • For the crust: Whisk together the flour, granulated sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Using your fingers, work the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles yellow cornmeal mixed with bean-size bits of butter. (If the flour/butter mixture gets warm, refrigerate it for 10 minutes before proceeding.) Add the egg and stir the dough together with a fork or by hand in the bowl. If the dough is dry, sprinkle up to a tablespoon more of cold water over the mixture.
  • Alternatively, pulse the flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor fitted with the metal blade until combined. Add the butter and pulse until it resembles yellow cornmeal mixed with bean-size bits of butter, about 10 times. Add the egg and pulse 1 to 2 times; don't let the dough form into a ball in the machine. (If the dough is very dry add up to a tablespoon more of cold water.) Remove the bowl from the machine, remove the blade and bring the dough together by hand.
  • Form the dough into a disk, wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 1 hour.
  • Roll the dough on a lightly-floured surface into a 12-inch circle about 1/8-inch thick. Transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie pan and trim the edges, leaving about an extra inch hanging over the edge. Tuck the overhanging dough underneath itself to form a thick
  • edge that is even with the rim. Flute the edge as desired. Freeze the pie shell for 30 minutes.
  • Arrange the racks in the center and lower third of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Put a piece of parchment paper or foil over the pie shell and fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake on a baking sheet on the center rack until the dough is set, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and lift the sides of the parchment to remove the beans. Continue baking until the pie shell is lightly golden brown, about 10 more minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
  • While the crust is baking make the filling: Combine the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat and, stirring constantly, continue to boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the nuts, bourbon and vanilla. Set it aside to cool slightly, about 5 minutes. (If the crust has cooled, return it to the oven for 5 minutes to warm through.) Whisk the beaten eggs into the filling until smooth. Put the pie shell on a baking sheet and pour the filling into the hot crust.
  • Bake on the lower rack until the edges are set but the center is still slightly loose, 40 to 45 minutes. (If the edges get very dark, cover them with aluminum foil half way during baking.) Cool on a wire rack. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.

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