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Am I Nuts?

by Debbie

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Could be! You tell me!

Anybody who knows me well, knows that I do some pretty weird stuff when I get antsy. (That’s southern for nervous)  And this weekend I’m really antsy about that storm in TX. One of those weird things I do is eat. A lot. Anything not nailed down. I’m trying to get that under control. So instead of eating all these gorgeous pecans right now, I’m going to give you a few fall recipes I hope you’ll enjoy. Pecans are extra delicious snacking when toasted in the oven. They freeze well for later use and well I think they’re just yummy what ever you do with em !

So here you have it, the best of my Fall snacks and sweets!

 

 

Toasted Salted Pecans

1 pound of halves
2 Tablespoons oil
2 Tablespoons butter
Salt to taste

Melt oil and butter together on a cookie sheet in a 250 degree oven.  Mix in the pecans and salt.  Bake for 1 hour stirring every 15 minutes.  These are wonderful!! (store in zip loc type bags or tightly covered)

 

Pecan Pralines (The Creamiest Ones Evah!)

1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons water
1 cup pecan halves

 

In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the light brown sugar, granulated sugar, heavy cream, butter, and water. Place over a medium-high heat and stir constantly until the pralines reach the softball stage, 238 to 240 degrees F. Add the pecans to the candy, and pull the pan off of the stove. Continue to stir the candy vigorously with a wooden spoon until the candy cools, and the pecans remain suspended in the candy, about 2 minutes. Spoon the pralines out onto a parchment or aluminum foil lined sheet pan and cool completely before serving.

 

Pecan Pie (My Formerly Secret Recipe)

Topping:

  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pie:
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
1 un-baked deep-dish (9-inch) pie shell
1 1/4 cups chopped pecans

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine all topping ingredients in a medium bowl. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, salt, vanilla, and egg until combined. Pour into pie shell. Top with chopped pecans. Pour topping over pecans. Bake for 45 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

 

Pecan Tassies (Mini Pecan Pies Too Good For The Kids) Printable Recipe and Details are in the recipe section for this one!

So now you know just how nutty I am! (Pun intended)




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Anybody who knows me well, knows that I do some pretty weird stuff when I get antsy. (That's southern for nervous) And this weekend I'm really antsy about that storm in TX. One of those weird things I do is eat. A lot. Anything not nailed down.
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Comments

  1. Conservative Belle says

    September 13, 2008 at 3:06 pm

    Yummy. I love pecans.

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  2. Margaret says

    September 13, 2008 at 4:20 pm

    Your nuts sound like heaven to me!

  3. carol says

    September 13, 2008 at 6:58 pm

    The tassies look like the operfect size for a little something sweet after dinner. Do you know if they freeze well?

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  4. Auds at Barking Mad says

    September 14, 2008 at 7:47 pm

    I’m going to have the hubby run out and get me a huge bag of pecans and make some toasted pecans. Those sound wonderful…especially as it starts to cool down and we head into Autumn here in New England.

  5. Simple Plate says

    September 15, 2008 at 9:17 am

    @carol: yep! They freeze quite well in fact!

  6. threeundertwo says

    September 15, 2008 at 3:10 pm

    I love love love pecans! Great recipes.

  7. leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville says

    September 15, 2008 at 9:49 pm

    be still my beating heart. from one nut to another…..these look delicious!

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  8. Christine says

    September 17, 2008 at 4:02 pm

    Your recipe for Pecan Pie sounds delicious!
    I’m going to have to try making it.
    Thanks,
    Christine

  9. bejewell says

    September 18, 2008 at 9:19 pm

    Pecans = Best. Nut. Ever.

    My lack of cooking ability is well documented, but I think even I can make the first one. I’m gonna try this weekend. Fo sho.

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  10. Gigi says

    December 17, 2008 at 8:24 pm

    Was just thinking of pecan pie last night when I discovered this. Love pecan tassies. Thank you!

  11. candleslovesoy says

    January 4, 2009 at 7:21 pm

    yum yum yummy! I love pecans! thanks for sharing!

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