Pecan Pie

It's impossible to go wrong with pecan pie. Especially one that is really loaded with nuts, has a little verve from orange zest, and isn't overly sweet—exactly like the one here. Taking the time to track down new-crop pecans will push things right over the top

Ingredients :

 3 eggs
 2 cups white sugar
 1 1/2 cups corn syrup
 4 tablespoons butter, melted
 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
 1/4 teaspoon salt
 2 cups pecan halves
 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie

Directions :

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).

Beat eggs in large bowl. Beat in sugar, and then blend in syrup, butter, vanilla, salt, and pecans. Pour filling into unbaked pie shell.

Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and continue baking 40 to 45 minutes; the pie will be brown and slightly puffed.