Turtle Pecan Pie

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   In a small bowl rub flour with 4 teaspoons sugar and 3 T. butter to make coarse crumbs.

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   With a fork stir in 1 t. water-use a touch more if needed.

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   Squeeze into a ball, then press into the bottom and 3/4 of the way up the sides of a buttered 6 inch wide cake pan with removable rim.

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   Bake in a 350 degree oven until pastry is golden brown and firm when pressed, around 20 minutes.

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   Remove.

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   Meanwhile, in a medium bowl using a whisk blend remaining sugar, egg, corn syrup, vanilla, pecans, and chocolate.

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   Pour into the warm crust and bake until the filling is set, about 30 minutes.

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   Remove and let stand until cool-chill or serve warm with caramel sauce and nuts.

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   Caramel Sauce: In a 2 quart pan over high heat combine the butter and sugar.

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    Whisk quickly until sugar is melted and amber in color, around 3 minutes.

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    Remove and add the whipping cream-this will sputter-whisking until smooth.

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    Ladle over pie wedges and sprinkle with nuts.

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