Jeff Davis Pie II

A rich cousin to the classic pecan pie, this version has dates and raisins as well as pecans, lots of brown sugar, eggs, cream and butter. And its plenty spicy with allspice and nutmeg. Serve it with unsweetened whipped cream.

• Calories: 581 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 cup light cream
• 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 1 (9 inch) pie shell
• 0.5 cup butter
• 0.5 cup chopped pecans
• 0.5 cup raisins
• 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice
• 0.5 cup dates, pitted and chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cream butter or margarine, and add sugar; cream until light and fluffy. Mix in egg yolks. Combine flour and spices, and add to creamed mixture. Blend in cream. Stir in nuts, raisins, and dates. Pour filling into unbaked pie shell.

Step 2

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes, or until set. Cool.