Pecan-Butterscotch Pie Recipe

Name: Pecan-Butterscotch Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups milk; 1/4 cup light corn syrup; 3 eggs, separated; 3 tablespoons butter or margarine; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup chopped pecans, divided; 1 baked (9-inch) pastry shell; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; Pinch of salt; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
1/4 cup light corn syrup
3 eggs, separated
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans, divided
1 baked (9-inch) pastry shell
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Pinch of salt
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar

1
Combine brown sugar, cornstarch, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in top of a double boiler; add milk and syrup, stirring well. Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly, 20 minutes or until thickened.
2
Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored. Gradually stir one-fourth of hot mixture into yolks; add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly. Cook 5 minutes over boiling water, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in butter, vanilla, and 3/4 cup pecans. Pour into pastry shell.
3
Beat egg whites (at room temperature), cream of tartar, and pinch of salt until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over filling, sealing to edge of pastry. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup pecans. Bake at 350u00b0 for 12 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Cool to room temperature. Chill thoroughly.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 cups milk, and more.

Yes, Pecan-Butterscotch Pie 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.

Pecan-Butterscotch Pie

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