Hickory Nut Pie

8 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 recipe Plain Pie Pastry (page 17) or Vinegar Pie Crust (page 19)
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups hickory nuts or pecans, broken
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 325F.
  2. 2
    Line a 9-inch pie plate with the rolled-out crust and pour the nuts into the crust.
  3. 3
    Combine the corn syrup, butter, and sugar in a saucepan over low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until sugar is entirely dissolved, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. 4
    Cool for about 10 minutes.
  5. 5
    Beat the eggs, vanilla, and salt in a small bowl, then add to the sugar mixture and beat well.
  6. 6
    Spread the filling evenly in the crust.
  7. 7
    Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, until the center is set and doesnt jiggle when the pan is tapped.
  8. 8
    Cool on wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
  9. 9
    This pie can be served warm or cold.

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