TEXAS PECAN PIE
I couldn't find a recipe I loved, so I combined a few of my favorites into one pie, and here it is!
Provided by Paula Todora
Categories Pies
Time 1h35m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 2. To make crust, in a large bowl mix the flour, sugar and salt. Cut in the chilled butter and shortening with a fork or pastry blender until crumbs form. Add the water, 2 T. at a time, until the dough holds together. Form dough into a ball and pat flat, making sure dough is not too dry and do not handle too much or it will get tough. Roll out onto floured surface with floured rolling pin. Transfer to a 10" pie pan and cut off all but ½ around and flute; prick bottom with fork.
- 3. Cut parchment paper into a circle to cover bottom of pie pan. Fill with beans to weigh down. Bake for 25 minutes.
- 4. Toast chopped pecans for 8 minutes in 350 degree oven; remove and set aside.
- 5. To make filling, In a medium saucepan add the remaining filling ingredients except eggs. Cook, stirring, over medium heat until just boiling; remove and cool for 5 minutes.
- 6. In a heatproof bowl lightly beat the eggs; temper the eggs with a ladle of warm mixture, whisking, adding a couple more ladles, doing the same.
- 7. Add the egg mixture to the saucepan, stirring until mixed. Add the nuts; mix.
- 8. When crust is done, remove beans and parchment paper. Fill crust with filling mixture.
- 9. Bake 55 minutes, or until middle is barely set and crust is brown; Cool completely before serving
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Onalenna Bogopane
[email protected]I'm not sure about the bourbon in this recipe. Has anyone tried making it without?
Ar Magar
[email protected]This pie looks amazing! I'm going to have to give it a try.
Kaffyat Butt
[email protected]Thanks for sharing this recipe! I can't wait to try it.
Ashraf Uddin
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making this pie again.
Ajay KC
[email protected]The best pecan pie I've ever had!
Ailsa
[email protected]This pie is absolutely delicious! The crust is buttery and flaky, and the filling is rich and decadent. I love the addition of bourbon, which gives the pie a nice depth of flavor.
Catherine Agborbock
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pecan pie, but this recipe changed my mind. The filling is so rich and decadent, and the crust is perfectly flaky. I'll definitely be making this pie again.
samantha george
[email protected]This was my first time making pecan pie and it was a success! The recipe was easy to follow and the pie turned out beautifully. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful.
FER3ON GAMES
[email protected]I've made this pie several times and it always turns out perfect. The crust is easy to work with and the filling is delicious. I especially love the addition of bourbon, which gives the pie a nice depth of flavor.
Bijay Lama
[email protected]This pecan pie is a family favorite! The filling is rich and decadent, with a buttery pecan flavor. The crust is flaky and golden brown. I always get rave reviews when I make this pie.