Pecan pie

Pecan pie

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 1 c
• vanilla - 1 tsp
• chopped pecans - 1/2 c
• baking powder - 1 tsp
• egg whites - 3 item
• whipping cream - 1/2 pt
• whole pecans - 15 item
• soda crackers, coarsely crushed - 10 item

How to make pecan pie:

Beat egg whites until very stiff. Gradually add sugar, crackers, baking powder, vanilla and chopped nuts. Thoroughly grease 8-inch pie tin. Spread mixture in pie tin. Bake at 325° for 30 minutes.

Note: Pie will raise high while baking, but will flatten out to form "crust" when taken from oven.

Let cool thoroughly. Fill with whipping cream. Garnish with whole pecans.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Pie, Pies and tarts.