How Do You Make The Best Ever Pecan Pie?
Pecan pie is a decadent combination of nuts and caramel in a pastry shell. This pie is deceptively simple. The trick to extraordinary pecan pie is the heating of the sugars and butter to make the filling. What you’re creating is a brown sugar syrup that when mixed with eggs and baked creates a sweet filling to compliment the rich nuts. If you take care heating your syrup the filling will be tender and delicious. Your friends and family will be fighting over who gets to take home the leftovers. That is if there are any. Prepare a pastry pie crust. (If you need a recipe my grandma’s Never Fail Pie Crust recipe is in the resources below.) Carefully shape the crust to your 9 inch pie plate. Chill the pie crust in the refrigerator to keep the fat from melting while you prepare the filling. If the fat in the pastry melts crust won’t be as tender and flakey. To start the pecan pie filling combine corn syrup, brown sugar, and butter over medium heat in a sauce pan. Gently bring the mixture to
