Texas Pecan Treats
Come August, there is nowhere I'd rather NOT be than in Texas.
Steamy, sultry, and hot, living in Texas in August is like
trying to breathe in a tightly-covered pressure cooker.
But in November, I remember the joys of Texas. Cool breezes and
balmy fall days refresh the senses and invite us outside once
again. On streets and in parks, pecans are ripe for gathering
and shelling.
Those of you who think pecans come in 6-ounce plastic
supermarket packages have missed the true texture and flavor of
a real Texas treat. Best of all are the small native pecans with
shells like granite. But once you've cracked them, there are no
better fall treats to be had.
With the holidays rapidly approaching, we want to share a couple
of our favorite recipes using Texas pecans. Even if you're
forced to use those supermarket replicas, these recipes are
great!
Texas Pecan Pie
Prepare a pie shell and set aside, or use a premade pie shell.
1/3 cup butter 3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 3 whole eggs
one cup light corn syrup one cup broken pecans one tsp vanilla