Southern Pecan Pie

Step 1

Line a pie pan with the pastry and crimp the edges. Refrigerate the pastry shell while preparing the filling. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

In a large bowl beat the eggs until blended but not frothy. Stir in the corn syrup and the vanilla.

Step 3

Mix the brown and granulated sugars together in a small bowl, making sure there are no lumps. Stir the sugars, the melted butter and the salt into the egg mixture.

Step 4

Spread the pecans over the bottom of the pastry shell. Pour the filling mixture over the pecans.

Step 5

Bake the pie 55 to 60 minutes, until the filling is slightly puffed and a knife inserted in the filling off-center, about 2 1/2 inches from the edge, comes out clean.

Step 6

Allow the pie to cool to room temperature. If desired, whip the cream and serve it on the side.