Uncle Bill's Southern Style Pecan Pie

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   ["Preheat oven to 400 F.", "In a mixing bowl, combine graham wafer crumbs, vanilla wafer crumbs and 1/2 cup of chopped pecans; mix well.", "Add 6 tablespoons of butter or margarine and using a pastry blender, work the mixture until crumbs are formed.", "Prepare a 9"" x 13"" x 2"" deep, oven-proof casserole dish by spraying the inside with a vegetable oil.", "Dust inside with 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, discarding any excess flour.", "Spoon crumb mixture into casserole dish and using a potato masher that has square slots, press to about 1/4"" thickness.", "Using a rounded spoon, press the crumb mixture 3/4 of the way up the sides to about 1/4"" thickness.", "In a preheated 400 F oven, bake for 15 minutes to set the crust.", "In the meantime, in a large bowl, combine brown sugar and flour.", "Add eggs one at a time and whisk well until smooth.", "Add corn syrup, melted butter, salt and vanilla extract and whisk well to blend.", "Add raisins and 2 cups of chopped pecans and stir well to mix.", "Layer the bottom with 1 cup of whole pecans in no particular pattern; just random.", "Spoon mixture carefully over the pecans.", "Some of the pecans may float and this is okay.", "Reduce oven heat to 375 F and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the filling is slightly puffed and golden brown.", "Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.", "When cooled, refrigerate until ready to serve.", "Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of icecream."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.