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Basic Black Walnut Pie

Black walnuts are abundant here in the Ozarks. My aunt gave me this walnut pie and I think it's one of the best pies I've ever tasted. —Helen Holbrook, De Soto, Missouri
Basic Black Walnut Pie
Basic Black Walnut Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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  • Total Time
    Prep: 25 min. Bake: 55 min.
  • Makes
    8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup chopped black walnuts

Directions

  • Combine 1 tablespoon sugar and flour. Sprinkle into the pastry shell; set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, bring the corn syrup, brown sugar and remaining sugar just to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in butter until melted. Let cool for 3 minutes.
  • Gradually stir eggs into hot mixture. Add walnuts and mix well. Pour into pastry shell. Bake at 325° for 55-60 minutes or until top is browned.
Editor's Note: Regular walnuts can be substituted for the black walnuts.
Nutrition Facts
1 slice: 506 calories, 22g fat (7g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 222mg sodium, 75g carbohydrate (49g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.

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  • Geekgirlie
    Dec 23, 2012

    Very tasty. Added a teaspoon of vanilla with the sugar boil and a quarter teaspoon of salt.

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