Unbeatable Pecan Pie

Name: Unbeatable Pecan Pie
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup shortening, chilled and diced; 3 tablespoons ice water; 2 teaspoons butter; 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans; 3 eggs, beaten; 1 cup real maple syrup; 1/2 cup white sugar; 1/3 cup butter, melted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt

12 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening, chilled and diced
3 tablespoons ice water
2 teaspoons butter
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup real maple syrup
1/2 cup white sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1

In a medium bowl, mix together flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut half of the shortening into flour mixture, until fine crumbs form. Cut in remaining shortening until coarse crumbs form. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until a dough forms. Shape dough into a disk and wrap in plastic wrap; chill for 30 minutes.
2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3

On a floured surface, using a floured rolling pin, roll dough into an 11-inch circle. Fit dough into a 9-in quiche dish. Trim edges
4

In a heavy skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over low heat. Add nuts and stir for about 5 minutes, or until nuts begin to color. Let cool for 10 minutes.
5

Mix together beaten egg, maple syrup, sugar, 1/3 cup melted butter, vanilla, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir in nuts. Pour filling into crust. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until filling is set. Transfer pan to wire rack and cool.