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Lisa’s Southern Pecan Pie

Lisa, our head chef and night kitchen manager, whips these pies up fresh daily for our guests in the restaurant. They go great with our homemade vanilla ice cream.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 6-8

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cane syrup
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup pecan halves
One 9-inch pie crust

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Cream the butter, sugar, flour, and salt until smooth. Add the syrup, eggs, and vanilla, then fold in the pecans. Pour the filling into the pie crust and bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until firm to the touch.

    Step 2

    Serve the pie warm or cool.

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