Pecan Pie II
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Pecan Pie II

Ingredients

  • 2 quart evaporated milk
  • 1 1/2 quart water
  • 6 cup light brown sugar, (2 pounds)
  • 1 3/4 cup cornstarch, (about 9 ounces)
  • 2 cup water
  • 2 cup egg yolks, (20 - 24)
  • 2 cup egg whites, (16 - 18)
  • 4 1/2 cup chopped pecans, (1 pound)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

  1. Combine milk, the 1 1/2 quarts water and brown sugar, and heat to boiling.
  2. Mix cornstarch and the 2 cups water and add to the scalded mixture.
  3. Cook until quite thick.
  4. Add slowly to the slightly beaten egg yolks, stirring constantly.
  5. Cool: a few minutes.
  6. Cool to about 180f.
  7. And fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
  8. Add pecans and flavorings.
  9. Fill baked pie shells and cool.
  10. Cover with meringue if desired.

Other Information

Author: M Faith McAuley

Source: Quantity Recipes for Quality Foods (1939-01-01)

Category: Dessert

Ingredients: evaporated milk, water, brown sugar, cornstarch, egg yolk, egg white, pecan, vanilla, almond extract

Equipment: measuring cups, measuring spoons, oven, pie pan

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