Honey Crunch Pecan Pie

Ingredients

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

For crust :Combine flour and salt in mixing bowl.

Cut in shortening with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture is uniform.

Sprinkle in water,1 tablespoon. at a time, until dough forms a ball.

On lightly floured surface, roll crust into circle 1/8 inch thick and about 1 1/2 inches larger than inverted 9 inch pie plate.

Gently,ease dough into pie plate,being careful not to stretch the dough.

Fold pastry edge under to make double thickness around rim.

Flute as desired.

For Filling: Combine all ingredients except pecans.

Mix well.

Fold in chopped pecans;spoon filling into unbaked pastry shell.

Bake at 350 degrees F 50 to 55 minutes.

During last 30 minutes of baking, cover edge of pastry shell with aluminum foil to prevent over browning.

For Topping:Combine sugar,butter and honey in medium saucepan.

Cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves,about 2 to 3 minutes.

Stir constantly.

Add pecan halves.

Stir until pecans are well coated.

During last 10 minutes of baking, remove pie from oven;spread crunch topping evenly over top.

Return pie to oven; bake remaining 10 to 12 minutes or until topping is bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

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