Down-South Pecan Pie

Good Housekeeping, February 1951

1 1⁄2 hours — 12 Servings

Ingredients

1		flaky tender pastry (1 crust) [1] (ready and prepared in pie dish)
1⁄2	cup	butter (or margarine)
1⁄2	cup	granulated sugar
3⁄4	cup	white corn syrup
1⁄4	cup	maple syrup (or 2 tablespoons honey)
3		eggs (slightly beaten)
1	teaspoon	vanilla
2	cup	pecan meats
1	cup	heavy cream (whipped)

Instructions

Heat oven to 350F. Cream butter well. Add sugar slowly, creaming until light. Slowly stir in syrups, eggs, vanilla, 1 cup nuts. Pour into shell. Top with remaining nuts. Bake at 350F for 55 minutes. Cool. Serve small wedges with whipped cream, flavored with sherry if desired.

Notes

You could also substitute walnuts or peanuts, for a unique alternative.