Pecan Pie: A Louisiana Classic

Pecan Pie: A Louisiana Classic!

This recipe on the side of the Steen’s  Pure Cane Syrup label has been a Bayou State favorite for generations. It combines two Louisiana staples, cane syrup and pecans! You can’t go wrong with this holiday classic.

1/4 cup butter
1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1 1/2 cup cane syrup
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup pecans
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
Unbaked pastry for 1 medium-sized pie. Melt the butter, add flour and cornstarch and stir until smooth. Add can syrup and sugar and boil  3 minutes. Let cool. Add beaten eggs, nuts, and vanilla blending well. Pour into pan lined with unbaked pastry. Bake in oven pre-heated to 450 degrees F.  for 10 minutes, then reduce to 350 degrees and bake for 30-35 minutes.