Recipe Number 1 from the holidays (i'm a little behind!)

Utterly Deadly Pecan Pie.

This is my mom's recipe. It came out of her recipe box. It's awesome.

4 eggs
1 1/4 c corn syrup (recipe calls for dark. I use half light/half dark)
1 cu sugar
1/4 c butter, melted
1 t vanilla
1 1/2 c broken pecan halves(or pieces)
1 unbaked 9 inch pastry shell (yes, I cheat and use the already made stuff)

In a medium bowl, beat eggs slightly. Stir in corn syrup, sugar, butter, vanilla and pecans. Pour into pie crust, Bake in a preheated 400-degree oven for 15 minutes. Reduce oven to 350 degrees and continue baking until crust is browned and filling is puffy -- 40 to 45 minutes. Filling will be slightly less set in the center than around the edges. (Don't overcook!). Cool before serving.


That's it. It's very simple. But my husband and in-laws RAVED about it. I made it at least three times over the holidays. This pie is what Doug wanted to take to every Christmas potluck that he had.