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Cranberry Pecan Pie

This recipe sings "try me" for the Thanksgiving or Christmas holiday.

  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
  • 1 cup  golden corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 unbaked (9 inch) pastry shell
 

 

 

Method

Preheat oven to 350° F.

In medium bowl, lightly whisk together eggs, corn syrup, sugar, melted butter and vanilla,  Be sure mixture is well blended, but work with a light hand.   With a wooden spoon, stir in pecans, cranberries and orange zest.

Pour into pastry shell. Bake in preheated 350° F oven for 55 to 60 minutes or until knife inserted halfway between center and edge  comes out clean.

Allow to come to room temperature on a wire rack. 

If desired, serve with a small dollop or a whopping mountain of whipped cream.

Serves: 8

Contributor: pat ciesla

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