Pecan Pie

 

1 cup water 

3 eggs

1 cup sugar

1 cup corn syrup

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

2 tablespoons butter, melted

1 1/2 cups pecans

 

Mix ingredients. Pour into prepared unbaked pie crust. Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 30 to 40 minutes or until filling is set.   

 

Crust

1 cup flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon sugar (optional)

1/3 cup shortening

3 to 4 tablespoons ice water

 

In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt and sugar. With a pastry blender, cut shortening into the flour mixture. Sprinkle water, 1 tablespoon at a time, over the flour/shortening mixture until dough is moist enough to hold together. Roll out and place in pie pan.

 

Variations

• Use all white sugar, all brown sugar or half and half.

• Use light corn syrup, dark corn syrup or maple syrup.

• Add 1 cup chocolate chips.