Pecan Pie II

This is one of my husband's favorite pies. I can also say that it is mine as well, and my children sure go for this one. This pie can be baked in small fluted foil pans to make 8 to 10 individual pies.

• Calories: 572 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 3 eggs
• ½ cup butter, melted
• 1 cup dark corn syrup
• 1 ½ cups pecan halves
• 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake pie shell at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 5 minutes. Cool. Turn oven down to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

Beat eggs and salt until very light and lemon colored. Beat in sugar a little at a time. With a wire whisk, fold in melted butter or margarine, and corn syrup. Pour into partially baked shell. Arrange pecan halves on top, broken side down.

Step 3

Bake for 10 minutes, and reduce heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Bake for 30 minutes.