Does anyone else believe that pecan pies are magic? The first time I baked one, many years ago, I mixed all the ingredients and wondered if I was supposed to arrange a layer of pecans on top. The recipe said to stir them in, but all the pecan pies I’d ever had featured a lovely layer of pecans sitting atop the ooey goodness of the pie filling.
In spite of my misgivings I followed the recipe and didn’t add the extra pecans. Lo and behold, those wonderful nuts rose to the occasion and my first pecan pie was as perfect looking as any I’d ever seen.
Over the years I’ve baked a few pecan pies that weren’t perfect–usually because Studly Doright was supervising and he believes in baking them until they surrender to the heat, shrinking the filling and rendering it almost leather-like in texture.
The trick is always to cook them when he’s otherwise occupied. Tonight I have him running hither and yon on meaningless errands. Oh, and to have a glass of wine or two during the baking process. Then, even if it doesn’t turn out picture perfect, I don’t really care.
Peace, and happy Thanksgiving, people! I’m so thankful for you all!
Update: This pie turned out beautifully; however, Studly found its hiding place and helped himself to a generous slice on Wednesday evening. Sigh.
Praying for Eyebrowz 
Now I’m craving pecan pie!! LOL
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I am so glad I only bake twice a year; otherwise, I’d weigh a billion pounds.
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LOL I hear you! But…. I still want some pecan pie and yours looks incredible! Have a slice for me! 🙂
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I’ve had two slices already. Stuffed to the gills!
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hahahaha you go girl!!!
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I won’t be going very fast, that’s for sure.
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……….. but it was SO worth it! hahaha
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Burp!
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Good Burp! But after having two pieces of pie…. you need to burp with some conviction!!! LMAO 😂😂😂
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Trust me! Studly Doright wanted to convict me after that burp.
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hahaha!
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What the bleedin’ ‘ell is a pecan? I’m sure I’d like it – eventually. Xx
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A pecan is a wonderful nut. I think they’re related to hickory nuts. We roast them and carmelize them and make candies out of them, but their best use is in a pie. I should send you a package!
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Don’t have them there hickories neither. Got hazelnuts on me tree and gracefully landing on the ground afore the squirrels get them.
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Hmmm. I did see this—it’s not exactly my recipe, but it’s converted to British measurements. I’ll bet it’s really good! I’d send you a package of pecans if you think you’d give it a try…. https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=undefined&cd=&ved=0ahUKEwiq6uGd9OjeAhVI74MKHRuOAH4QzPwBCAM&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.greatbritishchefs.com%2Frecipes%2Fpecan-pie-recipe&psig=AOvVaw3xNxrLDyaR8SO1D3Sz54o2&ust=1543007292768716
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I thoroughly love pecan pie, and I didn’t know the pecans rise of their own accord in the oven. My sister in law who is only 14 makes the meanest pecan pie I have ever eaten – she even makes the crust from scratch and I have to say I haven’t eaten a better pie yet!! Happy thanksgiving 🙂
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I’ve never been brave enough to make my own crust.
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Studly is right out a “Everybody Loves Raymond” episode! 🙂
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He definitely is. That or Home Improvement.
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