Holiday Baking with Marie Saba: Texas Pecan Pie

corn syrup

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Maple syrup adds a unique flavor while honey is often less expensive.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is typically cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and healthier, while margarine is often less expensive.

pie crust

🥗Healthier: whole wheat crust

💰Cheaper: store-bought crust

Whole wheat crust is more nutritious, while store-bought is convenient.

Start with one pie crust, homemade or store-bought.

In a mixing bowl, add 1 cup packed light brown sugar.

Add 1 cup light corn syrup to the bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons of flour to help thicken the filling.

Add 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract.

Add 2 tablespoons of melted butter.

Crack in 3 eggs and whisk together the filling until well combined.

Add 2 cups of pecan halves to the filling and stir.

Pour the filling into the pie crust.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C).

Bake the pie at 425°F for 15 minutes to set the crust.

Reduce the oven temperature and continue baking until the pie is done (exact time not specified).

Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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