Now that I am married my Christmas' have become a little more complicated.  Nothing that can't be over come but definitely busier then they used to be.  On Christmas Eve we spend time with my Mom's side of the family.  While on Christmas Day my husband and I split our time between his family and my Dad's side of the family.  In the previous blog I posted a dessert that went to my Mom's side of the family and my husband's family.  I knew these two parties would appreciate the mint chocolate brownies.  

     I decided to make the Pecan Pie for my Dad's family because I knew my Dad enjoyed pecan ice cream.  Kelly, the friend who gave me the recipe, said it was one of her favorites, especially when the pie was warmed and paired with ice cream.  So I thought this dessert would be a perfect alternative to pecan ice cream for my dad.  It turned out I was right.  He ended up indulging in two slices!

Pecan Pie (by Kelly Mabe)

Ingredients: 3 eggs, 1/4 C melted butter, 1 C dark corn syrup, 1/2 C brown sugar, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 tsp vanilla, 1 C pecan halves

Instructions:

1. Beat eggs

2. Beat in sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, and butter

3. Mix well

4. Add pecans

5. Pour mixture into pie shell (I used a Pillsbury ready made frozen pie crust)

6. Bake at 350* for 45-50 minutes

7. Cool before cutting

Enjoy!

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