Southern Pecan Pie

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   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Unroll the piecrust and place in a 9-inch pie plate.

2. 2

   Fold the overhang under and crimp the edge with a fork or your fingers.

3. 3

   Bake the crust until light golden brown, about 10 minutes.

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   Cool completely on a rack.

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   (Leave the oven on.)

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   Whisk the corn syrup, brown sugar, salt, butter and vanilla in a medium bowl.

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   Lightly beat the eggs in a small bowl, then whisk into the corn syrup mixture.

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   Finely chop 1/2 cup pecans and spread evenly over the piecrust.

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   Roughly chop another

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    1/2 cup pecans and mix into the corn syrup mixture, then pour the filling into the crust.

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    Arrange the remaining 1 cup pecans on top in a decorative pattern.

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    Bake the pie until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes.

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    Cool completely on a rack.

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    Serve with whipped cream, if desired.

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    Photograph by Kana Okada

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.