July 12, 2013

Pecan Pie

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Pecan Pie

Pecan Pie 

July 12: National Pecan Pie Day

Pecan pie is often associated with fall and winter holidays, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas, instead of the middle of the summer. But this classic comfort food can be enjoyed year-round. The dessert is a staple in the southern U.S.A. and was thought to have originated by the French who settled in New Orleans, Louisiana, after the Native Americans introduced them to pecans. Variations include chocolate or whiskey in the pie recipe, but we make ours the traditional and easy way. Prepare pecan pie and observe the special food holiday of National Pecan Pie Day.

Recipe

(Adapted from Pecan Pie Recipes)

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ – 1 ½ cups (6 ounces) pecans, chopped
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar, granulated white
  • 1 cup light or dark corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 9-inch pie crust/shell, frozen and unbaked

Directions

In a mixing bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Mix in the sugar. Pour in the corn syrup.

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In a microwavable measuring cup, place the butter and cover with plastic wrap/film. Microwave until melted. Set aside to cool slightly. Mix the melted butter with the previous ingredients. Stir in the vanilla. Mix in the pecans.

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Pour the filling into the pie crust. Place on a cookie sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F for an hour. Foil or pie crust shields may be used to prevent overbrowning of the edges. Remove from the oven and set on a wire rack to cool completely. The soft-set warm filling will firm up when cool. Slice into wedges and serve.

Pecan Pie

Notes

  • Make mini versions of pecan pies by preparing pecan tassies. The tiny tarts are cute to eat and a sweet treat!
  • Search our blog for other recipes containing pecans as an ingredient.
 

September 21, 2012

Butter Pecan Cookies

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Butter Pecan Cookies

Butter Pecan Cookies

September 21: Pecan Cookie Day

Islander’s favorite ice cream flavor is butter pecan. So it is no surprise that she likes butter pecan cookies, too. Not only do they taste great, but they contain just four ingredients and are so easy and quick to make. Butter pecan cookies are similar to shortbread and have a buttery-crumb texture. They are not overly sweet, which is nice so the nutty flavor comes through. And the vibrant cookie color adds a festive fall hue on a party (or personal) plate. As the summer ice cream season comes to a close, celebrate with an autumn, afternoon or anytime snack by baking a batch of butter pecan cookies for Pecan Cookie Day.

Recipe

(Adapted from Taste of Home)

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup butter, softened
  • 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant butterscotch pudding mix
  • 1 ¼ cup flour
  • ½ cup pecan chips

Directions

In a mixing bowl, cream the butter, then add the butterscotch pudding mix. Blend well.

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Add the flour. Fold in the pecan chips. Form the cookie dough into a ball. Pinch out 1 – 1 ½ -inch of the dough and roll into a ball. Place on foil-lined greased cookie sheets.

Butter Pecan Cookies

Flatten the balls with the bottom of a lightly-floured glass or with the palm of your hand. Bake in a preheated oven at 375 degrees F for 10-15 minutes. Remove from the oven. Cool completely on a wire rack. Yield: Approximately 2 ½ dozen cookies.

Butter Pecan Cookies

Notes

  • For a nuttier or chunkier cookie, substitute pecan chips with coarsely chopped pecans.
  • For a sweeter cookie, add ¼ – ½ cup toffee bits.
  • Search our blog for other recipes containing pecans.