Pecan Pie Recipe

• 1 pie shell
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp allspice
• 1/2 tsp cloves, powdered
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 - 2.5 cups broken pecan pieces

Prepare 1 pie shell and put it in the bottom of a pie tin. Prick the shell in several places with a fork and bake it at 450^oF for approximately 5 minutes. Allow it to cool while preparing the pie filling. Reduce oven heat to 375^oF.

Cream the butter and brown sugar in a large bowl.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.

Mix in vanilla and molasses, then add all of the dry spices and stir.

Finally, add pecan pieces. We like our pie to be very dense with nuts and often add as much as 3 cups. Adjust quantity according to taste. The pie can also be made with walnuts.

Pour filling into the shell. Bake the pie for 35-40 minutes at 375^oF.