Whenever I used to make (ok, buy) pecan pie, it would disappear before eyelashes could be blinked and I found it futile to keep bringing it into the house - especially after reading the list of ingredients from store bought pies.
This recipe makes a simple 1.5 inch pecan pie. To accommodate those other pesky folks who are going to bother you to make them one too (most of us call them husbands and children)-adjust the recipe accordingly.
Pecan pie - there really isn't anything better.
INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup walnuts
1/2 cup raisins
6 dates, soaked
1/4 cup pecans
pinch salt
1) In a food processor with an "S" blade, process the walnuts and raisins until they are crumbly and stick together. Press into a small tart plate (the one I used is 5 inches diameter) and chill.
2) Then in the food processor again, puree the dates with a tiny bit of the soak water until they form a gooey paste. Spread into the crust and top with pecans.
The amounts can be easily increased to make a larger pie for a more conventional sized dessert.
Fast and good for you. These make great tea time additions!
