NEW ORLEANS PECAN PIE

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Although this pie is named for New Orleans, our town is the world's "pecan capital", so it fits us, too! My mama gave me this recipe, and it's my favorite.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
2 large eggs, separated
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • For filling, in a large saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Stir in sour cream until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; gently stir in vanilla. Pour into baked pie shell; set aside. , In large bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add brown sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over warm filling; sprinkle with pecans. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

kassia Mercer
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This pecan pie is a must-try for any pecan pie lover. The filling is rich and gooey, with a perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness. The crust is flaky and buttery, and it holds up perfectly to the filling. I love the addition of the chocolate chi


Zohibjabbar Zohibjabbar
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I'm not a huge fan of pecan pie, but this recipe changed my mind. The filling was so smooth and creamy, and the crust was perfectly flaky. I loved the addition of the chocolate chips, which added a little extra sweetness and richness. Overall, this w


Bishnu Prasad
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This pecan pie is amazing! The filling is rich and gooey, with a perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness. The crust is flaky and buttery, and it holds up perfectly to the filling. I love the addition of the chocolate chips, which add a little extr


Beverly Hymel
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I've tried many pecan pie recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The filling is smooth and creamy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness. The crust is flaky and buttery, and it holds up perfectly to the filling. I love t


Mazen Araby
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This pecan pie is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. The filling is rich and gooey, with a perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness. The crust is flaky and buttery, and it holds up perfectly


Sorifunnisa Mukta
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I made this pecan pie for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best pecan pie he's ever had. The filling was so smooth and creamy, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this pie again for special occas


Aplk Lama
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This pecan pie is a must-try for any pecan pie lover. The filling is rich and gooey, with a perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness. The crust is flaky and buttery, and it holds up perfectly to the filling. I love the addition of the chocolate chi


Dabu Arbaxx
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I'm not a huge fan of pecan pie, but this recipe changed my mind. The filling was so smooth and creamy, and the crust was perfectly flaky. I loved the addition of the chocolate chips, which added a little extra sweetness and richness. Overall, this w


Moin Dummer17
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This pecan pie is amazing! The filling is rich and gooey, with a perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness. The crust is flaky and buttery, and it holds up perfectly to the filling. I love the addition of the chocolate chips, which add a little extr


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I've tried many pecan pie recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The filling is smooth and creamy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness. The crust is flaky and buttery, and it holds up perfectly to the filling. I love t


Izala Martins
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This pecan pie is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. The filling is rich and gooey, with a perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness. The crust is flaky and buttery, and it holds up perfectly


Evans Yigah
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I made this pecan pie for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best pecan pie he's ever had. The filling was so smooth and creamy, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this pie again for special occas


Benjamin Willis
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This pecan pie is a must-try for any pecan pie lover. The filling is rich and gooey, with a perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness. The crust is flaky and buttery, and it holds up perfectly to the filling. I love the addition of the chocolate chi


Amanda Holloway
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I've made this pecan pie several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect pie to serve for any occasion. The filling is always smooth and creamy, and the crust is always flaky and buttery. I love the addition of the chocolate chips, which a


Landon Sweet
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This pecan pie is my new favorite dessert! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. The filling is rich and creamy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness. The crust is flaky and buttery, and it holds up perfectly to the fi


Endless Love
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of pecans. But I'm so glad I did! The pie was amazing. The filling was perfectly sweet and gooey, and the crust was flaky and buttery. The pecans added a nice crunch and flavor to


Emma Valk
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This pecan pie was a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The crust was perfectly golden brown and flaky, and the filling was rich and gooey. I used a mix of dark and light brown sugar in the filling, which gave i


kk gh
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I'm not usually a fan of pecan pie, but this recipe changed my mind. The filling was so smooth and creamy, and the crust was perfectly flaky. I loved the addition of the chocolate chips, which added a little extra sweetness and richness. Overall, thi


Urmila Rajbanshi
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This pecan pie was absolutely delicious! The filling was rich and gooey, with a perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness. The crust was flaky and buttery, and held up perfectly to the filling. I will definitely be making this pie again.