The Worlds Best Pecan Pie Food

THE BEST PECAN PIE IN THE WORLD.

Steps:

• Line a 9 inch shallow pie pan with pie crust. Press the pecan halves into pie crust edge at 1/2 inch intervals. Then, with floured fork , press edge of pie crust to pie plate in between each pecan half. Set aside.
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In saucepan combine the sugar, salt and corn syrup, simmer until sugar dissolves. Meanwhile beat the eggs until foamy. Into syrup stir the butter, vanilla and chopped pecans. Add eggs.
• Pour into prepared pie shell.
• Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour or until center is almost set. Store in refrigerator but serve at room temperature. Top with whipped cream if desired.

THE BEST PECAN PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate while preparing filling., In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add pecans; cook, stirring constantly, until very fragrant and pecans start to brown, 4-5 minutes. Remove pecans with a slotted spoon, reserving butter in pan. Stir in brown sugar, maple syrup, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. In a bowl, whisk a small amount of the hot mixture into eggs; return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Stir whiskey, optional, and vanilla into brown sugar mixture; stir in pecans. Pour into crust. , Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 55-60 minutes. Cover edges with foil during the last 30 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary. Cool on a wire rack. If desired, top with whipped cream and cinnamon. Refrigerate leftovers.

THE WORLDS' BEST PECAN PIE RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Press the pie crust into the pie plate and proof. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, until the crust is just barely golden.
• Meanwhile, in a 2 quart bowl, whisk together the eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, vanilla bean paste, and melted butter. Stir in the chopped pecans.
• When crust comes out of the oven, pour syrup and pecan mixture into it.
• Bake pie in preheated oven about 1 hour, or until firm. Let cool at least 1 hour before serving (if you don't, it will be very runny when you try to cut it).

BEST EVER PECAN PIE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°.
• For the crust, beat the butter and granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, until light, approximately 3 minutes.
• Add the eggs and the vanilla and mix well.
• Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix the dry ingredients into the batter with the mixer on low speed until just combined.
• Press the dough evenly into an ungreased 9" x 13" x 2" baking sheet, making an edge around the edge like you would a pie crust . It will be very sticky; sprinkle the dough and your hands lightly with flour. Bake for 15 minutes, until the crust is set but not browned. Allow to cool.
• For the topping, combine the butter, corn syrup, and brown sugar in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Cook over low heat until the butter is melted, using a wooden spoon to stir. Raise the heat and boil for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in heavy cream and pecans.
• Pour over the crust, trying not to get the filling between the crust and the pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the filling is set. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold. Cut into bars and serve.

WANDA'S WORLD FAMOUS PECAN PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°.
• Beat eggs.
• Add sugar, corn syrup, butter & vanilla and beat on medium speed with mixer.
• Fold in pecans until all are coated with goo.
• Pour into pie shells.
• Bake for 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
• Wanda does not recommend deep dish pie shells for this recipe.