Pecan Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   Spread 1/2 cup of the pecans on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly browned and fragrant.
3. 3
   Let cool.
4. 4
   (Do not turn the oven off.)
5. 5
   Put the cooled nuts in a food processor or blender and process until smooth and buttery.
6. 6
   Scrape the nut paste into a large bowl.
7. 7
   Add the flour and work it in with a fork until completely incorporated.
8. 8
   Set aside.
9. 9
   Heat the butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until it starts to foam and turns a light nutty brown.
10. 10
    Pour into a small bowl.
11. 11
    Add the brown sugar, corn syrup, eggs, vanilla, and browned butter to the nut paste and stir until well blended.
12. 12
    Fold in the remaining 5 cups pecans.
13. 13
    Pour the filling into the pre-baked pie shell.
14. 14
    Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the filling is slightly puffed and the crust is golden brown.
15. 15
    Transfer to a rack to cool.
16. 16
    Serve warm or at room temperature.