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Pecan Pies

Another Pecan Pie

by Anna on May 29, 2007 · 10 comments

Smooth Pecan Pie

This is a traditional pecan pie with a filling that is very soft, but sets up well. It is a sweet pie, so if you prefer less sweet pies, you might want to consider a different recipe. Still, it’s not cloyingly sweet and one friend said it was the best pecan pie he’d ever tasted. [...]

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Published on May 29, 2007

This pie is unique and always goes over well even though it’s not a traditional type of pecan pie. Caramel Pecan Pie 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust 36 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup milk 3/4 cup white sugar 3 eggs 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup pecan [...]

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Published on May 28, 2007

The Best Pecan Pie Yet

by Anna on September 29, 2006 · 18 comments

Life got in the way of a pecan pie baking spree, but I did manage to make four. Out of the four, I was able to nail down a really good, straightforward, classic pecan pie recipe. This is based on a recipe from “Cooking Pleasures” magazine. What I like about it is that it sets [...]

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Published on September 29, 2006

Two Pecan Pie Reviews

by Anna on September 28, 2006 · 5 comments

The hardest thing about making pecan pie is choosing the right recipe. To get started, I used recipes which had high reviews and lots of butter in the filling. This was the first recipe I chose. It was good, but you’ll probably want to add 15 minutes to the cooking time. …

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Published on September 28, 2006

Buttermilk-Pecan Pie

by Anna on June 16, 2006 · 7 comments

We said goodbye to our favorite houseguests this morning — Andy and Heather. Andy and Heather are both American citizens who have been living and teaching in Mexico. It had become routine for them to break up their drive from Mexico to New England, by staying with us for a night. But no …

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Published on June 16, 2006

Easiest Ever Pecan Pie 1 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup butter (I used salted) 1 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons flour 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons evaporated milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 unbaked store-bought pie crust (I used a deep dish) Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Toast pecans using [...]

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Published on June 10, 2006