Pecan Pie III

The proportions of sugar, corn syrup, eggs, vanilla, and pecans are perfectly balanced. This is the quintessential pecan pie, made even more wonderful with a dollop of whipped cream.

• Calories: 363 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• ¾ cup light corn syrup
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 (9 inch) pie shell

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Prick pastry shell in several places with a fork and bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes. Remove and allow to cool.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine sugar, corn syrup, eggs, vanilla, salt, and pecans. Mix well, then pour into pie shell.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes. Check after 30 minutes; if crust is getting too brown, cover edges with aluminum foil. When done, pie will be a little loose in center, but will set as it cools; do not overbake.