My thanks to Pat (Monica's cousin) for the "fresh" pecans. Straight out of her family's TEXAS pecan grove.
THANKSTHANKSTHANKS Pat!
YOUR pecans made my "pecan pie" the best I've ever made!
Pecan Pie~
1/3 cup melted butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vanilla
4 eggs
1 9 inch pie crust
1 1/2 pecan halves
Combine the butter, sugar, corn syrup, salt and vanilla in a bowl; mix well. Beat the eggs until very light. Add to corn syrup mixture. Pour into pie shell. Arrange the pecan halves on top. Bake at 350 until the filling is set and a knife inserted comes out clean.
That sounds almost exactly like my grandmother's recipe, except she used 1/2 cup light corn syrup and 1/2 cup dark corn syrup. I don't know why, but that makes it so much better!
Happy New Year!
Posted by: Gina @ Six in the Country | December 31, 2008 at 09:59 AM
yummmmmm.
Posted by: Marietta Hoschak | December 31, 2008 at 10:02 AM
This looks wonderful! I love pecan pie....and you take such wonderful pictures of your food! Makes it even more appetizing!
Posted by: Michelle | December 31, 2008 at 10:55 AM
Hi Tina,
Your baking always looks so professional. Happy, happy new year to a very classy lady! Something will be headed your way this weekend. Little something for our earth angel. I wish you and your family the best for the new year! Thank you again for always being "Tina"!! Hugs, Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary~ | December 31, 2008 at 11:01 AM
I wish we could get fresh pecans in our area. The recipe looks great, I just might have to make me a Pecan Pie soon.
Posted by: Judy | December 31, 2008 at 11:32 AM
Wow..that is a dangerous pie..I feel it on my "hips" already but it looks well-worth it!! Thanks for sharing!
-sandy toes
Posted by: sandy toes | December 31, 2008 at 12:47 PM
I use half dark & half white corn syrup.
'most ANY pecan pie is wonderful!
As if junk doesn't cling to me worse than
white lint to black cotton, now I see how
decorative empty detergent boxes can be.
The teacup wreath is quite charming, too.
I save just about everything--just do not
have the creativity gene that would enable
me to think outside the box and actually
make use of those bottles, boxes, cans,
scraps, and sundry discards.
Posted by: mariannette in central TX | December 31, 2008 at 01:03 PM
Yum..yum..yum..would be a great treat after eating those blackeye peas that my hubby makes me eat on New Years Day.
Guess I will be baking in the morning.
Tina, you and Milton have a great 2009.
Hugs, Barb
Posted by: Barbara | December 31, 2008 at 01:10 PM
Mmm - one of my most fav pies!!!!
Posted by: Jackie | December 31, 2008 at 01:58 PM
Will you please pass me a slice? YUM!
Posted by: leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville | December 31, 2008 at 03:07 PM
Hi Tina
Hope 2009 brings you much joy, good health and lots of happy surprises. I really enjoy visiting youre blog. Love the recipes and am always interested in what new thing you've added to your home!
Hugs, Rhondi
Posted by: Rhondi | December 31, 2008 at 04:36 PM
I think I might of gianed 5 pounds looking at that pie.... it looks wonderful :)
HAPPY NEW YEAR AND MANY BLESSING IN THE NEW YEAR!!
~2009~
Stephanie
Posted by: Stephanie | December 31, 2008 at 04:44 PM
Tina,
How do you keep so slim.... with all the yummy baking you do!
Hugs,
Suzanne
UK
Posted by: Suzanne | December 31, 2008 at 06:47 PM
My favorite pie. I wish I had a piece with my coffee right now. YUM!
Happy and a blessed New Year to you and your family.
Jean in Virginia
Posted by: Jean Eakin | December 31, 2008 at 07:40 PM
Tina,
Oh my...I am drooling! :-)
Happy New Year, my friend! Wishing you a year filled with prosperity and good health.
Posted by: Marilyn | December 31, 2008 at 08:52 PM
Happy New Year Tina! Love your black hat, bet you look adorable in it! You've such a wonderful site to visit~~ Lori
Posted by: Lori | December 31, 2008 at 10:37 PM
Yum. it's way to late to be thinking about food!
Have a great new year.
Peggy
Posted by: Peggy | January 01, 2009 at 01:36 AM
Pecan pie is my favorite! Warm with a dollop of fresh cream....Heaven!
Have a Happy New Year!
Posted by: Mary | January 01, 2009 at 08:00 AM
Happy New Year Tina!
I am looking forward to all of your wonderful posts and creative ideas. You always inspire me!
Lorri
Posted by: Lorri | January 01, 2009 at 11:20 AM
thanks for inspiring me to make a pecan pie! I hadn't made one since the carmel pecan pie at Thanksgiving (which was soooo rich)....this one was just perfect!
BTW, I didn't see a baking time on your recipe, mine took about an hour....
thanks again!
Posted by: andrea | January 01, 2009 at 02:01 PM
Yum. We do pecan pie here also, and use only dark corn syrup, plus a bit of black strap molasses. It's my son's favorite pie, about the only sweet thing he'll ever eat.
We always do brunch on New Year's Day, Eggs Benedict ~
Have a Safe and Happy New Year ~ Eileen
Posted by: Eileen @ Star's Fault | January 01, 2009 at 11:47 PM
Yummy! That pie looks so good! Pecan is my favorite!
Posted by: Denise | January 02, 2009 at 11:37 PM
My 6th grade teacher in 1953 told us all to plant pecan trees when we grew up and had a house! She said we would get the most good from that tree!
Posted by: Miss May | January 03, 2009 at 07:33 PM