Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 c. packed dark-brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. granulated sugar
  • 1 c. light corn syrup
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 c. pecan halves
  • 1 single piecrust
  • Whipped cream or topping

Method

  • 1. Heat oven to 350
  • 2. beat eggs slightly in bowl. Add both kinds of sugar, the corn syrup and vanilla. Stir in pecans. Roll out pastry to a 12 inch circle. Fir into a 9 inch deep pie plate. Decoratively crimp edges, set pie plate on heavy duty baking sheet. Pour filling into pie shell.
  • 3. Bake at 350 for 55 minutes, until knife inserted midway between center and rim tests clean. Cool on rack to room temperature. Serve with whipped cream or toping, if desired.