Chocolate Pecan Pie

Ingredients

• 1 9-inch pie crust
• 3/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs
• 2 cups chopped toasted pecans
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, flour, vanilla extract, and salt.
3. Whisk in the eggs until smooth.
4. Stir in the pecans and chocolate chips.
5. Pour the filling into the pie crust.
6. Bake for 40 minutes, or until the filling is set.
7. Let cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• This pie is traditionally served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
• In the United States, pecan pie is especially popular in the south.
• Pecans are native to North America, and were a staple in the diets of Native Americans.