Ingredients
3 eggs, beaten
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup unsulfured molasses
1 tsp vanilla
3/4 cup white corn syrup
1 cup chopped pecan meats
1/2 cup double-strength coffee
4 tbsp flour
2 tbsp butter or margarine, melted
1 8-inch unbaked pie shell
Directions
Preheat oven to 375' F. Combine eggs, molasses, corn syrup, coffee,
melted butter or margarine, salt and vanilla. Mix thoroughly. Combine
pecans and flour, add to liquid mixture and pour into unbaked pie
shell. Bake 40 to 45 minutes in moderate oven, 375' F., or until
firm. Cool before cutting. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.
Portions should be smaller than average. Yield: 7 servings.
Servings: 7 servings
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Categories: Beverages; Coffee; Dessert; Nut; Pecan
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