Pie Friday

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A Thanksgiving treat. And one my grandmother always made.


Southern Pecan Pie
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 c. sugar
1 c. light corn syrup
3 Tbsp. butter
1 c. broken pecans
1 tsp. vanilla
1 unbaked 9" pie shell
10-12 pecan halves

Mix eggs, sugar, corn syrup, butter, vanilla and pecan pieces. Pour into pie shell. Arrange pecan halves around inside edge. Bake 400° for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°, bake 40 minutes or until center is firm. Cool to room temperature before cutting.


Gooseberry Pie
2 c. berries
1/2 c. water
1 1/2 c. sugar
Dash salt
3 Tbsp. flour or tapioca
Butter

Cook berries in water with sugar and salt. Pour into pie shell, add thickener and dot with butter. Place top crust and bake 350° for 45 minutes.