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tips, visit AmericanPecan.com.

The holiday season is ripe with opportunities to gather Classic Pecan Pie
around the table with loved ones and enjoy a delicious meal. Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 70 minutes
Elevate your holiday menu with freshly harvested ingredients Servings: 10
like naturally sweet pecans. As America’s only native tree nut,
the pecan boasts a proud heritage shared by the farmers who
have grown it for generations – but this tree nut is more than a 1 pie dough (9 inches)
pie ingredient. 6 tablespoons unsalted butter,
melted and cooled
While the American Pecan Council’s Classic Pecan Pie is an 1 cup light corn syrup
ideal grand finale, consider including nutrient-dense pecans 1 cup light brown sugar
throughout the holiday season as a snack or in innovative pe- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
can-filled dishes like Roasted Acorn Squash with Pecan Vinai- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
grette and Pecan Wild Rice Pilaf. 1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups raw pecan halves
In addition to being a versatile addition to your holiday feast, in
each 1-ounce serving of pecans, you’ll get 12 grams of “good”
monounsaturated fat with zero cholesterol or sodium, accord- Place baking sheet in oven. Heat oven to 350 F.
ing to the USDA. Compared to other nuts, pecans are among
the lowest in carbs (4 grams) and highest in dietary fiber (3 Line pie pan with rolled out pie dough. Press into edg-
grams) per serving. es and up sides. Use fingers or fork to create decorative
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