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Caramel Pecan Pie - Dkp
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Servings: 1
Categories:
Desserts
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Pies & Pastries
Ingredients: 1
c
sugar,
divided
1/4
c
cornstarch 1/8
teaspoon
salt 2
c
milk 3
eggs,
separated
3
tablespoons
butter or margarine 1/2
teaspoon
vanilla extract 1/2
c
chopped pecans 1
baked 9 inch pastry shell 1/2
teaspoon
cream of tartar 3
tablespoons
sugar
Directions:
Sprinkle 1/2 C sugar in a heavy skillet; place over medium heat. Cook,
stirring constantly, until sugar melts and syrup is light golden brown.
Combine remaining 1/2 C sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a heavy
saucepan-gradually stir in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring
constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
Beak egg yolks; gradually stir about one-fourth of hot mixture into
yolks, and add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly. Cook
stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir in the caramelized sugar;
cook, stirring constantly, until sugar melts. Remove from heat; stir in
butter, vanilla and chopped pecans. Pour into a baked pastry shell.
Combine egg whites (at room temperature) and cream of tartar; beat at
high speed of an electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add 3 T sugar, 1 T
at a time, beating until stiff peaks form.
Spread meringue over hot filling, sealing to edge of pastry. Bake at
400 F for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely
before serving. Yield: one 9-inch pie.
Di Note: Good pie for Thanksgiving - very rich-all the guests will head
for the nearest bed and you'll have peace and quiet. Finally.
Di Pahl's personal recipes-1994
By KKBG35A RUTH BURKHAR
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