Pecan Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. butter or margarine
pastry for single crust pie
1 c. pecan halves
3 slightly beaten eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
dash of salt

Preparation

In saucepan, combine corn syrup, sugar and butter or margarine.
Bring to boiling.
Boil gently, uncovered, 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Cool slightly.
Prepare and roll cut pastry. Line a 9-inch pie plate with pastry.
Flute edge; do not prick pastry.
Place pecans in pastry shell.
Combine eggs, vanilla and salt.
Pour cooled syrup mixture into eggs and beat well.
Pour over nuts (pecans will rise to top).
Bake in 375\u00b0 oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool before serving.
Cover; chill to store.