I’m baking not one, but two, pecan pies this afternoon. They’re currently at that stage where they might be done or they might need to cook another few minutes.
That’s my least favorite part of baking—the wondering. In a perfect world. everything would have an exact time limit. For pecan pies the instructions might say, “Cook for 70 minutes at 350° F and voila!”
I tend to err on the side of caution, while Studly Doright errs on the side of, “A little bit too done is just right.” Some years when I’ve allowed him to control the process my pecan pies have ended up with the consistency of a Goodyear tire. But when I’m in charge, the pie often is best eaten with a spoon.
That used to drive me crazy, but nowadays, que sera sera! Whatever will be, will be.
Peace, people!
Praying for Eyebrowz 
I always overdo as well but then regret it. Learning to stop short of overdoing but it’s a long process. The pies look ridiculously good. Happy Thanksgiving!!
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Maybe if I baked more often than once or twice a year I’d get the hang of it! Happy Thanksgiving to you, too!
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you know…I don’t think I have ever tried pecan pie
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It’s my very favorite! And so easy to make.
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Sure look good!
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Thanks! I’m sure one of them may get a taste test this evening….
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I just listened to this 3x. ❤️❤️❤️
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They look very perfectly done to me. I’ve never had pecan pie. Perhaps you could share the recipe? But only if it isn’t a family secret of course. 😉
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I’d be glad to share it! I use the recipe from the bottle of Karo light syrup.
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Thank you for the recipe. I don’t know if we can get Karo but I will certainly have a look. We have friends coming round on Sunday so I may make the pecan pie for dessert. Will use substitute eggs so hope it goes ok.
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I’d send you some Karo, but it wouldn’t be there by Sunday.
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Enjoy! Those pies look good.
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Thank you!
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I know the song off by heart. When I was 14 I spent two weeks in an eye hospital, having been hit in the eye by a cricket ball. I was not allowed to read even with my good eye, so had to listen to the radio which played Doris’s hit again and again
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Oh dear! My mom used to sing it to me. I didn’t realize until just a few years ago that she sang it in a film.
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The pie looks really delicious. Have a great thanksgiving❣️
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Thank you!
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Pies aren’t the thing I’m best at. I generally do okay, but I’ve had a few that ended up with me trying to figure out how I managed to go so wrong.
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Normally I shy away from pies, but pecan is my husband’s favorite. And Thursday is his birthday….
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I love pecan! It is also the one that tends to give me the most grief. This one is on my to do list for later today.
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I’ve only had it fail once, and that was because I got distracted. And I’m an AWFUL cook/baker.
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I tend to prefer my food slightly underdone as opposed to slightly overdone, though of course there are exceptions. Also: I’ve never had pecan pie. No idea why; it looks fantastic!
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