Chocolate-Pecan-Rum Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Grease a nine-inch pie pan.
2. 2
   In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, two teaspoons sugar, the cinnamon and allspice.
3. 3
   Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
4. 4
   Gradually sprinkle in the ice water while lightly kneading the dough by hand until it holds together.
5. 5
   Gather into a ball, wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate for one hour.
6. 6
   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
7. 7
   Roll out the dough to one-eighth-inch thickness.
8. 8
   Line the prepared pan, trimming the extra dough at the top.
9. 9
   Spread the pecans and chocolate chips on the bottom.
10. 10
    In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, remaining sugar, eggs, corn syrup, vanilla extract, lemon zest and nutmeg.
11. 11
    Pour into the pan.
12. 12
    Bake for 15 minutes, lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees and bake for 30 minutes, or until the top begins to brown and the center is almost set.
13. 13
    Remove, sprinkle with rum and cool.
14. 14
    Serve at room temperature with some whipped cream, if desired.