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                             Perfect Pecan Pie
 
 Recipe By     : Texas Home Cooking
 Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Pie
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1      cup           dark brown sugar
      2/3  cup           cane syrup
      1/4  cup           unsalted butter
    3      tablespoons   bourbon
      1/2  teaspoon      vanilla
      1/2  teaspoon      salt
    4                    eggs
    3      tablespoons   half-and-half
    2      cups          pecan pieces
    1                    unbaked 9 inch pie crust
                         whole pecan halves
 
 350 degrees
 Preheat oven to 350 dgrees.  In a large saucepan, melt the brown sugar,
 syrup and butter together with the bourbon, vanilla and salt.  Continue
 heating the mixture to the boiling point, stirring frequently.  Boild for 1
 minute, stirring constantly.  Remove pan from heat and let mxture cool.  In
 a bowl, beat the eggs with the half-and-half until they are light and
 frothy.  Add to the cooled syrup, beating until the mixture is well
 incorporated.  Stir in the pecan pieces.  Pour the filling into the pie
 shell.  Top with a layer of pecan halves.  Bake 45 to 50 minutes until a
 toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
 
 
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