_In theory_ you are supposed to be able to substitute golden syrup,
measure for measure. Honey is also supposed to work measure for measure,
but it is a LOT sweeter than simple corn syrup. Sweet as a pecan pie is,
I would think hard about trying to cut back some of the other sugar if I
was using honey as my syrup.

I am guessing that since pecans are native to North America they are
probably pretty dear abroad. In years when pecans were a bit scarce this
far north, I have seen (or done a couple of times) walnuts or walnuts
laced with crushed brazils used instead of pecans. It is not the same,
but needs as must on my dad's birthday. The brazils are a good add since
they give back a bit of the richness you miss by using a nut other than
pecans.

NightMiste

On Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:12:37 +0100, Roberta wrote:

Most recipes seem to need Karo syrup. But since I live in a Karo-free
zone (Germany), I like this recipe. It has NEVER failed.

1 cup sugar (I sometimes use half and half brown and white) 2 beaten
eggs
6 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup milk
1 cup pecans (I usually use about 1 1/2 cups) 1/2 cup raisins
(definitely optional! But this is really good using dried cranberries or
chopped candied ginger.)

Melt the butter in the milk. Spread nuts and fruit in the unbaked pie
shell (see below). Beat sugar and eggs into the milk mixture and pour
over the nuts/fruit. Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes. cool before serving.

Pie crust:
6 tablespoons butter
1-2 tablespoons sugar (If you want to use this for e.g. a quiche, leave
out the sugar and give it a pinch of salt instead.) 1 cup flour (Place a
tablespoon of cornstarch in the bottom of the cup before measuring
-makes a lighter pastry.) Cut these ingredients together (or use a food
processor) until it resembles fine crumbs. Then add just enough cold
water to hold it together. The dough shouldn't be sticky. The amount of
water depends very much on humidity -sorry! But a spoonful is usually
enough in my humid climate.
Let the dough rest for half an hour before you roll it out.

Roberta in D


On Tue, 11 Jan 2011 11:33:07 -0700, Mary O'Neill
wrote:

My mom was given a bunch of pecans and she wants to make a pie. The only
recipe I tried didn't turn out. We need a tried and true recipe if
anyone has one.

To stay on topic, I'm making my husband a quilt. It's the first one I've
made him, but not the first time I've sewn for him This is the first
quilt I've made in two years. Been ho hum about sewing over that time.
I've only been mending. I feel good about this though and have bought
even more fabric to add to my "To Do" list.





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