Li'l Pecan Pies Recipe

Name: Li'l Pecan Pies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup all-purpose flour; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons shortening, chilled; 4 teaspoons ice water; ⅓ cup pecan halves; 1 egg; ⅓ cup dark corn syrup; ⅓ cup packed brown sugar; ½ teaspoon vanilla; whipped cream (optional)

Servings: persons

½ cup all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons shortening, chilled
4 teaspoons ice water
⅓ cup pecan halves
1 egg
⅓ cup dark corn syrup
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla
whipped cream (optional)

1
In a bowl, combine flour and salt.
2
Cut shortening into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3
Gradually add ice water, tossing with a fork after each addition, until it forms a ball.
4
Cover and refrigerate at least 1/2 hour.
5
Preheat oven to 375* F.
6
Divide dough in half.
7
Roll each into a 6-inch circle.
8
Transfer pastry to each of two 4-inch tart pans.
9
Fit pastry into pans, trimming with a sharp knife along top edge if needed.
10
Arrange pecan halves in pastry shells.
11
In a bowl, combine egg, corn syrup, brown sugar, and vanilla.
12
Mix together well and carefully pour over the pecans.
13
Place tarts on a baking sheet and bake at 375* F for 35-40 minutes, or until a knife tip inserted near center comes out clean.
14
Cool on a wire rack.
15
Remove from tins.
16
Top with whipped cream, if desired, and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup all-purpose flour, ⅛ teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons shortening, chilled, 4 teaspoons ice water, and more.

Yes, Li'l Pecan Pies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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