This recipe was printed in the Fall 2007 Taste of the South Magazine. It was once a secret family recipe belonging to a Southern lady from Mississippi. This pie is special in that it has a creamy custard pecan filling and it's topped with meringue.
Provided by Kim D.
Categories Pie
Time 55m
Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Prick pie shell with a fork.
- Bake pie shell for 10 minutes or until golden brown; remove from oven and allow to cool.
- On a baking sheet, place pecans in a single layer and roast in oven until fragrant, checking every few minutes to avoid burning; remove from oven and let cool.
- In a medium microwave safe bowl, beat egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, and flour on medium speed with an electric mixer, beating until thick and pale.
- Add sweetened-condensed milk, water and vanilla and beat until well combined.
- Microwave on high (100 percent power) for 5 1/2 minutes, stirring halfway through, or until mixture is a thick pudding-like consistency.
- Stir in pecans.
- Let cool for 20 minutes.Spoon filling into pie shell.
- Increase oven temperature to 400°F
- In a clean, medium bowl, beat egg whites at high speed with an electric mixer until foamy.
- Gradually add 3 tablespoons sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
- Spread meringue over pie, sealing to edge.
- Return pie to oven and bake for 5-10 minutes or until merigue is slightly brown.
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Akram islam
[email protected]I love the combination of pecans and maple syrup in this pie. It's a unique and delicious twist on a classic recipe.
Mhmad Zeine
[email protected]This is the perfect recipe for a classic pecan pie. It's easy to make and always turns out great.
Shahwaiz Sultan khan
[email protected]The pie was delicious, but it was a lot of work to make. I'm not sure if I would make it again.
Max John
[email protected]I've tried many pecan pie recipes and this one is by far the best. I highly recommend it!
Sita Singh
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pie didn't turn out as good as I hoped. The crust was too hard and the filling was too runny.
Samikshya Thapa
[email protected]The pie was a little too sweet for my taste, but overall it was still good.
Irshad Dhakadar
[email protected]This is my go-to pecan pie recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Md Rontu Islam
[email protected]I've made this pie several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Robert Whitworth
[email protected]The crust was a little too crumbly for my taste, but the filling was delicious.
Lena King
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pecan pie, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so delicious!
Lilitha mda Mda
[email protected]The pie was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.
Hamza Boayad
[email protected]I made this pie for my family and they loved it! The pecan filling was especially delicious.
Nyah Gave
[email protected]This is the best pecan pie recipe I've ever tried! The crust is flaky and buttery, the filling is rich and flavorful, and the meringue is perfectly toasted. I will definitely be making this again and again.