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Homestyle Pecan Pie

 

Get your taste buds primed and ready for holiday baking season with this sweet treat! Pecan pie is a great fall dessert to serve after a family gathering or dinner party.

Ingredients:
• 1 9-inch frozen pie crust, or make your own
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 cup dark corn syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped or halved

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350˚F (170˚C).
2. Take frozen pie crust out of the freezer and place it on a baking sheet while preparing the filling.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together beaten eggs, sugar, melted butter, corn syrup, ground cinnamon and vanilla extract
4. Place the pecans on the bottom of your pie crust, in an even layer, and then pour the filling on top.
5. Bake pie for 45 to 50 minutes. Pie will be done when the filling is set, not too jiggly.
6. Allow to cool before serving.

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