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Nancy Powell's Pecan pie

Nancy Powell's Pecan pie

1 9-inch unbaked pie shell

3 eggs

2/3 cup brown sugar

1 cup light Karo syrup

1/3 cup melted butter

1 cup pecan halves

dash of salt

1 teaspoon Makers Mark bourbon

1 teaspoon all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon vanilla

pinch of cinnamon

In a large bowl, beat eggs with brown sugar, vanilla, salt, Karo syrup, butter, bourbon, flour, and cinnamon. Add pecans and stir gently. (Note: To make a thick filling, Powell adds some finely chopped pecans because the pecan halves all rise to the top of the pie when baking.) Pour mixture into the unbaked pie shell.

Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.

Yield: 6-8 servings.