How Do You Make Southern Pecan Pie?
Southern cooking is indulgent, and traditional southern desserts are no exception. Based upon ingredients that every cook always had on hand, there’s no dessert that says “southern cooking” quite as sumptuously as Pecan Pie.It’s sweet and luscious, as rich as the history of the south and as deeply textured. It’s also an easy creation for the home cook, probably because that’s how it originated, with southern home cooks. A bit of this from the pantry, eggs from the chicken coop, a whole lot of pecans from the backyard and you have an incredible home for a scoop of vanilla ice cream! How to Make Southern Pecan Pie Step 1 Preheat oven to 350 deg F. Place a rack in the middle of the oven. Place a cookie sheet on the rack. You’ll be glad you did. The cookie sheet will also make it easier to remove the hot pie when it’s done. Step 2 Combine the corn syrup, brown sugar, salt, melted butter and vanilla in a large bowl. Add orange zest, if using. Mix well. Use a spoon to avoid beating extra air
