Pecan Pie

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup corn syrup
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups pecans, chopped
• 1 9-inch unbaked pastry shell

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, corn syrup, eggs, vanilla and salt. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
3. Stir in the pecans and pour the mixture into the pastry shell.
4. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the filling is set.
5. Cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Pecan pie is the official state pie of Texas.
• The first recipe for pecan pie appeared in the late 1800s.
• The pie is popular as a Thanksgiving dessert but can be enjoyed year-round.