Turtle Pecan Pie

Directions

1. 1
   In a small bowl rub flour with 4 teaspoons sugar and 3 T. butter to make coarse crumbs.
2. 2
   With a fork stir in 1 t. water-use a touch more if needed.
3. 3
   Squeeze into a ball, then press into the bottom and 3/4 of the way up the sides of a buttered 6 inch wide cake pan with removable rim.
4. 4
   Bake in a 350 degree oven until pastry is golden brown and firm when pressed, around 20 minutes.
5. 5
   Remove.
6. 6
   Meanwhile, in a medium bowl using a whisk blend remaining sugar, egg, corn syrup, vanilla, pecans, and chocolate.
7. 7
   Pour into the warm crust and bake until the filling is set, about 30 minutes.
8. 8
   Remove and let stand until cool-chill or serve warm with caramel sauce and nuts.
9. 9
   Caramel Sauce: In a 2 quart pan over high heat combine the butter and sugar.
10. 10
    Whisk quickly until sugar is melted and amber in color, around 3 minutes.
11. 11
    Remove and add the whipping cream-this will sputter-whisking until smooth.
12. 12
    Ladle over pie wedges and sprinkle with nuts.