Caramel Pecan Pie- Recipe

Name: Caramel Pecan Pie-
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar divided; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 18 teaspoon salt; 2 cups milk; 3 large eggs separated; 3 tablespoons butter or margarine; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup pecans chopped; 1 each pie shell (9 inch); 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar; 3 tablespoons sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup sugar divided
1/4 cup cornstarch
18 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
3 large eggs separated
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup pecans chopped
1 each pie shell (9 inch)
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
3 tablespoons sugar

1
Sprinkle 1/2 cup sugar in a heavy skillet; place over medium heat.
2
Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar melts and syrup is light golden brown.
3
Combine remaining 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a heavy saucepan-gradually stir in milk.
4
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
5
Beak egg yolks; gradually stir about one-fourth of hot mixture into yolks, and add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly.
6
Cook stirring constantly, until thickened.
7
Stir in the caramelized sugar; cook, stirring constantly, until sugar melts.
8
Remove from heat; stir in butter, vanilla and chopped pecans.
9
Pour into a baked pastry shell.
10
Combine egg whites (at room temperature) and cream of tartar; beat at high speed of an electric mixer until foamy.
11
Gradually add 3 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form.
12
Spread meringue over hot filling, sealing to edge of pastry.
13
Bake at 400F (200C) for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sugar divided, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 18 teaspoon salt, 2 cups milk, and more.

Yes, Caramel Pecan Pie- falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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