Pecan Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Line 9-inch pie plate (glass) with pastry.
2. 2
   Beat eggs in bowl until frothy; set aside.
3. 3
   Combine sugar and water in 2-quart heavy saucepan.
4. 4
   Place over moderate heat until sugar dissolves.
5. 5
   Bring to a full boil and cook for 3 minutes.
6. 6
   Gradually stir hot mixture into eggs; blend in butter and vanilla.
7. 7
   Turn into pie plate. Arrange pecans on pie.
8. 8
   Bake in preheated 325° oven for about 1 hour.