Irresistible Pecan Pie
Ingredients
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour½ teaspoon salt2 tablespoons white sugar½ cup butter, chilled4 tablespoons ice water3 eggs, beaten¾ cup light corn syrup2 tablespoons dark corn syrup¾ cup light brown sugar3 tablespoons butter, melted1 pinch salt½ cup pecans, finely crushed1 cup pecans, quartered1 cup pecan halves
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).To Make Crust: In a medium bowl, combine flour, salt and white sugar. Cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually sprinkle the water over the dry mixture, stirring until dough comes together enough to form a ball.On a floured surface flatten dough ball with rolling pin. Roll out into a circle that is one inch larger than pie dish. Place pie shell into dish and refrigerate until pie filling is complete.To Make Pie Filling: In a medium bowl, mix together eggs, light and dark corn syrups, brown sugar, butter, salt and finely crushed pecans. Spread quartered pecans over bottom of refrigerated pie crust. Pour syrup mixture over top of pecans, then arrange pecan halves on top of pie.Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for one hour or until firm; let cool for one hour before serving.