Real Pecan Pie

This very sweet and gooey pie is chock-full of pecan halves coated with dark corn syrup, lightly beaten eggs, sugar and a splash of vanilla. This divine filling is poured into a prepared crust, and baked in a slow oven until golden and set.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 427 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¾ cup white sugar
• ¾ cup corn syrup
• 1 ½ cups pecan halves
• 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, slightly beat the eggs.

Step 2

Stir in corn syrup, sugar, and vanilla. Mix well.

Step 3

Lightly stir in pecans, till well-coated with egg mixture.

Step 4

Pour into pie shell. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes. Turn the oven down to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C), and bake for another 30 minutes.

Step 5

Cool before serving. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.