TUJAGUE'S PECAN PIE (FROM THE GUMBO PAGES)

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(Introduction by Malcolm Hébert) "When the French settled in New Orleans they discovered the pecan. And they promptly made good use of it by creating pecan brittle, pecan pralines, pecan sauce and of course pecan pie. The first pecans I ever ate came from my Grandmother's pecan tree in her backyard. Every Christmas she would send a 50 pound gunny sack of pecans to my mother. My Grandmother's pecans were not those tasteless thin shelled kind; hers had thick shells with just as much shell as meat and 10 times more taste. "This recipe for pecan pie is from my mother's uncle whose family owned Tujague's restaurant in New Orleans for more than 70 years." (I have saved this from Chuck Taggart's recipes, truly a Southerner)

Provided by KissaMew

Categories     Pie

Time 1h

Yield 1 pie, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shells
3 eggs
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup dark corn syrup (e.g., Karo syrup)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons armagnac or 3 tablespoons other brandy
1 1/2 cups pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a glass mixing bowl beat the eggs, blending in the sugar, syrup, butter, vanilla, salt, Armagnac and pecans.
  • Pour the mixture into the pie shell and bake 10 minutes.
  • Lower the oven to 350 degrees and bake 30 minutes or until a wooden skewer or knife inserted into the pie comes out clean.
  • Cool on a wire rack. Serves 6-8.
  • (Many thanks to Christopher Hébert for providing the recipe.).

Sabitri Basel
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I'm definitely going to make this pie again soon.


Ali Jadran786
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This pie is the perfect way to end a meal.


Biniyam Mengistu
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I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Robyn Rosales
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This pie is a must-try for any pecan pie lover.


Tus Har
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I can't wait to make this pie again.


mokhtar Mokhtar
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This is the best pecan pie I've ever had!


TANBIR HUSSUN
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I love the gooey texture of the filling.


Sher Wazir khan
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This pecan pie is the perfect combination of sweet and salty.


Matthew Lozano
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I'm going to try making this pie with different nuts, like walnuts or almonds.


Avery Becker
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This is the perfect pie to make for a special occasion.


Chiquito Crasto
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I accidentally used salted butter instead of unsalted butter, but the pie still turned out great.


MRAKIB GAMING
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I had some trouble getting the crust to roll out evenly, but other than that, this recipe was easy to follow.


Alwande Mjwara
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This pie is a little too sweet for my taste, but I think it would be perfect for people who like their desserts on the sweeter side.


Shanna Cuffy
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I love that this recipe uses dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet chocolate. It gives the pie a richer flavor.


Yesu Padam
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This pecan pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's totally worth it. The end result is a pie that is sure to impress your guests.


Hunain Hunainali
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I'm not a huge fan of pecan pie, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so rich and decadent, I couldn't get enough of it.


Muneeb ur Rehamn Mughal
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I made this pie for Thanksgiving and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


SHAHIN SHAGORIKA
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This is the best pecan pie recipe I've ever tried. The filling is so creamy and flavorful, and the crust is perfectly flaky.


Lehlohonolo Kompe
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I've made this pie several times and it's always a hit. The combination of pecans, chocolate, and caramel is irresistible.


Ashish Chanda
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This pecan pie is divine! The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is rich and gooey, with just the right amount of sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe.