Perfect Pecan Pie

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Perfect Pecan Pie

Recipe By : Texas Home Cooking
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pie

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup dark brown sugar
2/3 cup cane syrup
1/4 cup unsalted butter
3 tablespoons bourbon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
3 tablespoons half-and-half
2 cups pecan pieces
1 unbaked 9 inch pie crust
whole pecan halves

350 degrees
Preheat oven to 350 dgrees. In a large saucepan, melt the brown sugar,
syrup and butter together with the bourbon, vanilla and salt. Continue
heating the mixture to the boiling point, stirring frequently. Boild for 1
minute, stirring constantly. Remove pan from heat and let mxture cool. In
a bowl, beat the eggs with the half-and-half until they are light and
frothy. Add to the cooled syrup, beating until the mixture is well
incorporated. Stir in the pecan pieces. Pour the filling into the pie
shell. Top with a layer of pecan halves. Bake 45 to 50 minutes until a
toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.


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