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Pecan Pie

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Rum and roasted pecnas makes this classic pie sweet and so delicious. Pair it with your favorite coffee or tea.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Baking
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

FOR HOMEMADE PIE CRUST:

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, remove from heat and let cool.
  • Optional (pan-roast the pecans) - heat a pan over high heat.
  • When pan is hot, add pecans cook while stirring for about 2 minutes.
  • Beat the eggs in a large mixing bowl until frothy and then blend in the sugar.
  • Stir in vanilla, rum, salt, pecans and the melted butter mixture until well blended.
  • Pour mixture into an unbaked pie shell, and place on a heavy-duty cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F, and continue to bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until pie is set.
  • Test for doneness by sticking a thin knife in the center of the pie, if it comes out pretty clean, it's done.
  • Transfer the pie to rack and cool completely before cutting.

HOMEMADE PIE CRUST:

  • Combine the flour, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the butter and mix with a pastry blender or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Add cold water and work it in to bind the dough until it holds together without being too wet or sticky.
  • If it's too dry or crumbly, add more cold water, one tablespoon at a time.
  • Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle.
  • Carefully roll the dough up onto the pin (this may take a little practice) and lay it inside a 9-inch pie pan.
  • Press the dough into the pan so it fits tightly and trim the excess around the rim.
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