NEW ORLEANS PECAN PIE

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Although this pie is named for New Orleans, our town is the world's "pecan capital", so it fits us, too! My mama gave me this recipe, and it's my favorite.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
2 large eggs, separated
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • For filling, in a large saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Stir in sour cream until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; gently stir in vanilla. Pour into baked pie shell; set aside. , In large bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add brown sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over warm filling; sprinkle with pecans. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Rhys Stratford
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This is the best pecan pie recipe I've ever tried.


Sherman Tomlin
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I've made this pie several times, and it always turns out perfectly.


Jad Elzein
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This pie is a bit too rich for my taste.


NOUR NABIH FF
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I love the crunchy pecan topping on this pie.


NINJA GAMER -#roadTo100Subs!?
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This pie is the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Jacqueline Knauff
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I've never made pecan pie before, but this recipe was easy to follow.


Brandy Miller
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This is a great recipe for a classic pecan pie.


Yaseer Buddy
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I made this pie for Thanksgiving, and it was a big hit.


Aneela Khan
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I didn't have any pecans, so I used walnuts instead. It was still delicious.


Eben Tett
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The filling is a bit too sweet for my taste.


SK Thaidule
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This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it.


Charbel Tannous
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I've made this pie several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Michael Agbedam
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This is my favorite pecan pie recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Noorish Khan
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I made this pie for a party last weekend, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Francisco Zuniga
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This pie is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. The pecans add a nice crunch, and the filling is creamy and smooth.