Caramel Pecan Pie

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 1 hours Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 35 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 707 calories per serving view nutrition facts
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Ingredients

1 cup sugar divided
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
3 large eggs separated
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup pecans chopped
1 each pie shell (9 inch) baked
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
3 tablespoons sugar

Directions

Sprinkle 1/2 C sugar in a heavy skillet, place over medium heat.

Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar melts and syrup is light golden brown.

Combine remaining 1/2 C sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a heavy saucepan-gradually stir in milk.

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.

Beak egg yolks, gradually stir about one-fourth of hot mixture into yolks, and add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly.

Cook stirring constantly, until thickened.

Stir in the caramelized sugar; cook, stirring constantly, until sugar melts.

Remove from heat, stir in butter, vanilla and chopped pecans.

Pour into a baked pastry shell.

Combine egg whites (at room temperature) and cream of tartar; beat at high speed of an electric mixer until foamy.

Gradually add 3 T sugar, 1 T at a time, beating until stiff peaks form.

Spread meringue over hot filling, sealing to edge of pastry.

Bake at 400 F for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.

Cool completely before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 283g
Amount per Serving
Calories 707 44% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.0g54%
 Saturated Fat 12.0g61%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 191mg64%
Sodium 441mg18%
Total Carbohydrate 90.0g30%
 Dietary Fiber 2.0g7%
 Sugars 68.0g
Protein 11.0g23%
Vitamin A 14%  Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 18%  Iron 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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