Great Grandmas Carrot Pecan Pie Recipes

GRANDMA'S PECAN PIE RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F
• Place the pre-made pie crust in a 9 inch pie pan and crimp the edges. Lightly prick bottom of the crust with a fork. Place in the fridge and chill until firm, at least 30 minutes (or freeze no longer than 10 minutes).
• Melt the butter in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the sugars, whisking until smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in corn syrup, vanilla, zest (optional), and salt. Lightly beat eggs in a medium bowl, then combine with the corn syrup mixture.
• Place the pecan halves in the chilled pie shell and then pour the filling mixture evenly over them.
• Cover your pie with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for about 30 minutes.
• Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until center is set and not overly wiggly. Check it often.
• Remove from the oven when done and set on a wire rack to cool for about 1 hour, then refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.
• Pie can be made 1-2 days ahead and refrigerated until ready to serve.

GREAT GREAT GRANDMA ANDREW'S CARROT PIE

Steps:

• 1. Combine carrots, eggs, milk, brown sugar and seasonings in mixer bowl. Beat 3 minutes. Pour into pie shell. Bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 325 degrees. Bake for 35 more minutes. It is done when a clean, dry knife inserted in center comes out clean.
• 2. This is similar to a pumpkin pie... but not quite. *** Cover the edges of the pie crust with aluminum foil, this helps prevent the crust from getting too dark.