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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
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Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
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 Posted - Oct 31 2012 : 03:59:15 AM
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Afriend gave us about 5 pounds of pecans and my dad absoutly LOVES pecan pie.
While I tentd to avoid making pie crusts, this one time while he is recovering from surgery, I will bite the bullet and attempt to make his beloved pecan pie.
Does anyone have a wonderfuly scrumptious pecan pie recipe and a great flaky crust recipe too?
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Oct 31 2012 : 07:29:52 AM
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Anna, I have a lovely pie crust recipe that doesn't call for rolling--
It's my "make do" single pie crust and I think it would do wonderfully with the pecan pie (and lucky you with all those gorgeous nuts!!!)
I use my stand mixer for this with the pastry attachment.
2/3 cup shortening
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water, boiling
1 1/2 cups flour
Blend shortening with salt; add boiling water. Blend well again. Add flour and combine JUST until mixed and crumbly. Pat into ball and press into pie plate. The less the dough is handled the better for the crust.
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
The Only Living Boy in New York, Paul Simon |
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Katlady93
True Blue Farmgirl
361 Posts
Charlotte
Denmark
SC
USA
361 Posts |
Posted - Nov 02 2012 : 06:38:35 AM
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Anna
i have a wonderful Pecan Pie recipe that doesn't use corn syrup if that is a concern. it is more like a custardy pecan pie than what you are used to having. i prefer it. if you would like i can try and find it for you.
Some dreams are worth the risk it takes to make them real.
Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footsteps on the moon. |
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
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Posted - Nov 03 2012 : 4:46:56 PM
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Katlady- I'd Be interested to try your recipe for something different.
thanks!
Thanks ladies! |
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Katlady93
True Blue Farmgirl
361 Posts
Charlotte
Denmark
SC
USA
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Posted - Nov 03 2012 : 5:45:22 PM
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Anna
i will find it and send it to you. good luck with those pecans.
Some dreams are worth the risk it takes to make them real.
Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footsteps on the moon. |
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Katlady93
True Blue Farmgirl
361 Posts
Charlotte
Denmark
SC
USA
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Posted - Nov 03 2012 : 6:00:29 PM
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here is the recipe. i found it on AllRecipes
Combine
2 cups light brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup melted Butter
1 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
Mix well and add 1 cup chopped pecans. pour into 1 deep dish pie crust or 2 regular crusts. top with 1 cup pecan halves
bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes
this is the basic recipe. sometimes i tweak it by adding 1 c chocolate chips or 2 T jack Daniels. maybe top with whipped cream.
i like it because it doesn't use the corn starch and doesn't have the stick to your teeth qualtiy that some pecan pies have. hope you enjoy it.
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Nov 03 2012 : 9:38:14 PM
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Jonni and Charlotte, I will try the recipes y'all shared with us. Thanks.
I love pecan pies.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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hwright95
True Blue Farmgirl
90 Posts
Heather
Murfreesboro
TN
USA
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Posted - Nov 03 2012 : 10:13:27 PM
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My husband and I used to own a restaurant in Nashville, The New Orleans Manor this is our Derby Pie recipe makes 10 pies so you might want to cut it down
20 eggs- room temp
2 1/2 lbs butter-melted and cooled
10 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup Makers Mark Bourbon
1/4 cup vanilla
10 cups pecans
10 cups choc chips
beat eggs with a wire wisk
add sugar
add flour
add butter
stir in by hand: choc chips, pecans, bourbon
bake at 350 40-50 minutes or until set cool
Heather Wright~ Farmgirl Sister #2187 “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, Nothing is going to get better. It's not.”
#8213; Dr. Seuss, The Lorax
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
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Posted - Nov 06 2012 : 04:01:33 AM
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Heather!
10 pies!? That recipe looks devine too! I'll have to do the math and give it a whirl
Thanks so much! |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Nov 06 2012 : 08:01:27 AM
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Anna, Derby pie isn't really a pecan pie if that's what you're after. I love Derby pie, believe me, I'm a Kentucky girl born and raised (and I make one every year for the Derby) but it's not a traditional pecan pie. The recipe above looks great, and is almost identical to the one I make. If your math isn't so good, I'd be glad to send you mine--I think it makes 2 pies :)
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
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Edited by - FebruaryViolet on Nov 06 2012 08:02:44 AM |
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
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Katlady93
True Blue Farmgirl
361 Posts
Charlotte
Denmark
SC
USA
361 Posts |
Posted - Nov 06 2012 : 5:03:38 PM
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Brenda this sounds great. i am going to have to give it a try. congrats on the ribbons. i have never had the nerve to enter anything like this
Some dreams are worth the risk it takes to make them real.
Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footsteps on the moon. |
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
2900 Posts |
Posted - Nov 07 2012 : 03:53:23 AM
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No, but the pecans and bourbon look wonderful anyway!
A simpler (and smaller ) version will be most appreciated!
Thanks so much  |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Nov 07 2012 : 06:27:22 AM
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Here is the link to the recipe I use, Anna--and yes, the bourbon and pecans are always a hit with me, too!
http://southernfood.about.com/od/kentuckyrecipes/r/bl80419d.htm
This recipe is from the Beaumont Inn in Harraodsburg, Kentucky--
http://www.beaumontinn.com/
a very traditional Southern Inn that was built around 1830. I've both eaten there countless times and stayed there, too. I hope you enjoy it! I will try to work out the recipe that Heather posted, but I want to be sure my math is correct!!!
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
The Only Living Boy in New York, Paul Simon |
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Katlady93
True Blue Farmgirl
361 Posts
Charlotte
Denmark
SC
USA
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Posted - Nov 07 2012 : 10:17:03 AM
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chocolate, don't forget the chocolate. i sprinkle about a half cup in the crust before i add th filling.
pecans, chocolate, bourbon, what more do you need ? :-) |
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
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Posted - Nov 09 2012 : 03:45:28 AM
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| Done and DONE! Thank you!!! |
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