Pecan Pie Day – July 12

By Crystal Arcand on July 12th, 2009

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It’s another yummy holiday, boys and girls! Pecan Pie Day is here for all to enjoy. America’s favorite custard pie turns 84 this year, according to the earliest recipe found in print in 1925. Southern culinary tradition tells us that the French invented pecan pie after settling in New Orleans, when the Native Americans introduced them to the pecan. Fannie Farmer and The Joy of Cooking were late to the scene, including pecan pie recipes in 1940.

So who wants pecan pie? Grab the pecans and the corn syrup and let’s get baking!

Pecan Pie
Ingredients

1 9-inch unbaked pie shell
5 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups dark syrup
1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped or halved
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla

Directions

Prepare pie shell and set aside.
Beat eggs slightly in large bowl.
Add sugar, syrup, nuts, salt, and vanilla.
Mix until nicely blended.
Pour into pie shell.
Bake at 325F for 50 minutes.