PECAN BUTTERSCOTCH PIE

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This pie is fairly easy to prepare and the compliments will definitely make it worth your while! Enjoy!

Provided by SHERRY_G

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Pecan Pie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup packed dark brown sugar
¼ cup cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
¼ cup light corn syrup
3 egg yolks, beaten
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup chopped pecans
1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
3 egg whites
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
1 pinch salt
⅜ cup white sugar
¼ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In the top of a double boiler, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, and 1/4 teaspoon. salt. Stir in milk and corn syrup. Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly, 20 minutes or until thickened.
  • In a medium bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored. Gradually stir 1/2 cup of hot mixture into yolks. Pour back into remaining milk mixture, stirring constantly. Cook 5 minutes over boiling water, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in butter, vanilla and 3/4 cup pecans. Pour into pastry shell. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.)
  • Beat egg whites cream of tartar, and pinch of salt until foamy. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over filling, sealing to edge of pastry. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup pecans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool to room temperature. Chill thoroughly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.7 calories, Carbohydrate 50.3 g, Cholesterol 93.1 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 284.7 mg, Sugar 29.1 g

Miracle Team
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Overall, I'm really happy with this recipe. It's a delicious and easy-to-make pie that's perfect for any occasion.


Torik Akndo
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I had some trouble getting the crust to brown properly, but the pie still tasted great.


King of Fornite
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This pie is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.


Nir Thakuri
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I love the combination of pecans and butterscotch. This pie is the perfect way to satisfy my sweet tooth.


MD JISAN RAJ
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this pie with no problems. It's a great recipe for beginners.


Kailee Hayes
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This is my new favorite pecan pie recipe. It's the perfect balance of sweet and nutty.


Dil Darai
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I made this pie for a bake sale and it sold out in no time! Everyone loved it.


Charles Elochukwu (Messi jnr)
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This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a truly special dessert.


Tumelo Gordon
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I've made this pie several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


samikshya kunwar
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I was a bit skeptical about the butterscotch filling, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was so creamy and flavorful.


Charlene Martin
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This recipe is a keeper! The pie was absolutely delicious and everyone who tried it raved about it.


Kawsar Op
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I made this pie for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best pecan pie he's ever had.


Jamil Team BD
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This pie was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


King Nono
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I'm not a huge fan of pecan pie, but this recipe changed my mind. The butterscotch filling is so rich and decadent, and the pecans add a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Miley Dohnahue
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This pecan butterscotch pie was a hit at our Thanksgiving gathering! The combination of sweet and nutty flavors was perfect, and the creamy butterscotch filling was divine. I'll definitely be making this again for Christmas.