Print Options:

Pecan Pie Pastry Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time15 minsCook Time55 minsTotal Time1 hr 10 mins

Pecan pie is a classic dessert that is made with a simple pastry crust and a filling of pecans, sugar, and eggs. The filling is typically made with dark corn syrup, which gives the pie its characteristic rich, gooey texture.

 ½ c Unbleached Flour
 3 tb Shortening Or Lard
 2 tb Finely Chopped Pecans
 1 x Cold Water
 ¼ ts Salt
 1 x Dried Beans
1

In a small mixing bowl stir together flour, chopped pecans and salt.

2

Cutin shortening or lard till the pieces are the size of small peas.

3

Sprinkle cold water over part of the mixture; gently toss with a fork.

4

Push to side of bowl.

5

Repeat till all is moistened.

6

Form dough into aball.

7

On a lightly floured surface roll the ball into a 10-inch circle.

8

Line a 7-inch pie plate or quiche dish with the pastry.

9

Flute edge.

10

Coversurface of pastry with clear plastic wrap.

11

Spread dried beans atop theplastic wrap to a depth of 1 inch.

12

Micro-cook, uncovered, on 70% powerfor 6 minutes, rotating the dish a half-turn every 2 minutes.

13

Carefullylift plastic wrap and beans from pastry.

14

Micro-cook, uncovered, on 70%power about 2 minutes or till pastry is dry.