Pecan Pie

8 Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 (9 inch) Unbaked Crust
4 Tablespoons Butter, melted
Raisin/Date Puree*
1 cup raisins
½ cup dates
½ cup water
2 T. corn starch
3 Eggs
1/8 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Vanilla
1 cup Chopped Pecans
Whole pecans for the top of the pie

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 450 F.

Make raisin puree by combining golden raisins, dates, + ½ cup water. Blend until smooth. Add 2 T. corn starch and blend until incorporated.

In a large bowl, mix melted butter, raisin/date puree, eggs, salt, and vanilla. Mix until well incorporated. Stir in chopped pecans. Pour into forked pie crust.

Assemble whole pecan pieces on top of pie to make a pleasing design to the eye.

Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 325 F and bake for 30 - 40 minutes longer, or until golden brown and a knife comes out clean. Let cool. Can be served as bars or pie slices.

Nutrient Analysis per Serving (1"x1" square bar):

Amount per serving:

Nutrient	Total
Calories	205
Fat (g)	15g
Cholesterol	38mg
Protein (g)	3g
Carb (g)	17g
Fiber (g)	2g
Calcium	21mg
Iron	1mg
Sodium	107mg
Potassium	159mg
Vitamin C	0mg
Vitamin A	106 IU