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Pecan Pie

This is an American classic, but one that requires special attention to avoid cloying sweetness or a soggy crust. I like to toast the pecans before combining them with the other ingredients. And a moderate oven works better than a hot one.

Courses: Dessert, Pies
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

1 1/2 cups 492g / 17ozLight corn syrup
3/4 cup 148g / 5.2ozSugar
3/4 cup 120g / 4.2ozLight brown sugar
4   Eggs
2   Egg yolks
3 tablespoons 45mlUnsalted butter
1/2   Sugar Dough - (see recipe)
1 1/2 cups 219g / 7.7ozPecan halves

Recipe Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

In a large skillet over medium heat, toast the pecans, shaking frequently, for about 7 minutes or until golden and fragrant.

Place the corn syrup, sugars, eggs, and egg yolks in a mixing bowl. Beat well.

Heat the butter in a small skillet over medium heat until it turns brown and has as nutty aroma. Stir it into the corn syrup mixture.

Line a 10-inch tart pan with the Sugar Dough. Arrange the pecan halves in the bottom of the shell. Ladle the filling over the pecans.

Bake the tart for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted near the center comes out clean. Remove and let cool at room temperature.

Cut into wedges and serve with rum-flavored whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

This recipe yields one 10-inch tart; 6 to 8 servings.

Source:
Wolfgang Puck at http://www.cooking.com/wolfgang/

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