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Mock Pecan Pie

Mock pecan pie is an old-fashion recipe that uses pantry staples and comes from a time when nuts were scarce or expensive, but dessert was still on the table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 unbaked pie shell
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ¾ cup dark corn syrup
  • 1 stick butter or margarine, melted
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • ¾ cup oats

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place unbaked pie shell in a pie pan onto baking sheet for easier handling.
  2. Beat eggs in a medium bowl and blend well.
  3. Add sugar and dark corn syrup, mixing until smooth.
  4. Stir in butter/margarine, salt and vanilla.
  5. Fold in the oats last, mixing just enough to evenly distributed.
  6. Pour the filling into the unbaked pie shell, spreading it even.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is mostly set and no longer sloshes when gently moved. (The pie will continue to firm up as it cools.)
  8. Cool completely, then refrigerate for best slicing and texture.

Notes

  • This pie sets more fully after chilling, similar to pecan pie or oatmeal pie.
  • If the top browns too quickly, loosely tent with foil for the last 5-10 minutes.
  • The filling should look glossy and slightly puffed when done, not liquid.