Texas Pecan Pie

The big state of Texas grows a whole lot of pecan trees—and Texans love their pecan pie!

Recipe Ingredients:

Filling:
3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 cup pecans

1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust*

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. For Filling: In a bowl, combine eggs, sugar, light corn syrup, salt, flour, vanilla, and melted butter. Beat until smooth, then stir in pecans.
3. Pour into a 9-inch unbaked pie crust and bake for 1 hour.

Makes 8 servings.

*Use store bought, ready-to-use pie pastry, or your favorite recipe for homemade pie pastry.