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log cabin pecan pie

Log Cabin Pecan Pie Recipe

As the cool autumn breeze starts to sweep through the colorful leaves, my mind instantly drifts to thoughts of warm, cozy evenings spent by the fireplace with a slice of decadent pie.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 380kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Food Processor
  • Whisk
  • Oven
  • Wire Rack
  • Baking Sheet or Parchment Paper
  • Teaspoon and Tablespoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Baking Spray
  • Plastic wrap
  • rolling pin
  • Pie plate
  • foil
  • Scraper (Optional)

Ingredients

  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 & 1/4 cups of All-Purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp. vegetable shortening cold
  • 3 or 4 sticks i.e. 6 tbsp. of unsalted butter Cold and cut into cubes of ½ inch
  • 3 or 4 tbsp. iced water
  • 4 eggs yolks
  • 2 cups toasted and cooled pecan halves
  • 1 & 1/4 cups maple syrup pure
  • 2 tsp. of lemon juice fresh
  • 3 or 4 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp. Sea Salt

Instructions

  • Mix the flour, cold butter cubes, vegetable shortening, and salt in a bowl until it looks like grainy crumbs. Drizzle iced water, gently stirring until combined.
  • Test a small dough portion. If it doesn't hold together, add a bit more iced water, stirring until just mixed. Don't overwork the dough.
  • Turn the dough onto a surface, divide into 4 portions, and smear each forward. Gather, press into a ball, flatten into a disk, wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat to 350°F. Roll out the chilled dough into a 13-inch round, fit into a pie plate, trim, and crimp. Chill the shell for 30 minutes.
  • Lightly prick with a fork. Line with foil, fill with weights, and bake until golden, about 15-20 minutes. Remove foil and weights, bake until golden, about 15 minutes more. Cool completely.
  • Making the Filling and Baking the Pie:
  • Whisk egg yolks and salt. Add syrup, vanilla essence and lemon juice, then stir in pecans. Pour the filling into the pie shell.
  • Cover the edge with foil and bake until the filling sets, 20-30 minutes. Cool the pie to warm or room temperature on a rack. Enjoy your homemade Log Cabin Pecan Pie!

Notes

  • Toast the Pecans: Toasting the pecans before adding them to the filling enhances their flavor and crunch.
  • Chill the Dough: Refrigerating the pastry dough allows the gluten to relax, making it easier to roll out and preventing shrinkage during baking.
  • Use Pure Maple Syrup: For the best flavor, opt for pure maple syrup rather than imitation maple syrup.
  • Customize the Flavor: Feel free to add a pinch of cinnamon or a splash of bourbon to the filling for extra depth of flavor.
  • 5. Serve with Whipped Cream: A dollop of freshly whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream complements the sweetness of the pie.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcal
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