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Southern Pecan Pie Filling

Southern Pecan Pie Filling Recipe

My grandmother was the best cook I've known. This is the way she made a pecan pie filling. Prep. time does not include the 30-45 minutes needed to cool the filling.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Southern American
Servings 1 pie
Calories 3095.7 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice or 1/4 teaspoon extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

TOPPING

  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup broken pecans

Instructions
 

  • Mix all ingredients and cook in double boiler for 45 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes for the first 20 minutes, then stirring every 3-5 minutes,or until thickened.
  • While mixture cools, prepare topping.
  • For Topping: Beat egg whites until stiff.
  • Add brown sugar and mix well.
  • Stir in pecans.
  • Pour cooled filling into baked pie shell.
  • Cover with topping and bake in 325 degree oven until light brown or about 15 minutes.

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Nutrition

Serving: 889gCalories: 3095.7kcalCarbohydrates: 464.6gProtein: 32.5gFat: 135.2gSaturated Fat: 39.7gCholesterol: 478.8mgSodium: 623.3mgFiber: 11.3gSugar: 416.9g
Keyword < 60 Mins, Christmas, Dessert, Pie, Thanksgiving
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