The important thing is not how much we accomplish, but how much love we put into our deeds every day. That is the measure of our love for God. – Mother Teresa
I recently found my little book that went missing: The Blessings of Love by Mother Teresa. It’s a book full of inspiration from this wonderful woman whom I adored. She brings insight and clarity and perspective in this book, for when we get mixed up with wrong motives and off track with things that do not matter. I know it’s the week before Thanksgiving and many of us feel stressed. Come back tomorrow and I will share about a Stress-Free Thanksgiving and a schedule to keep us on track for Week 3!
Today I want to talk about my friend, Faye. She’s an older friend in my life whom I’ve known for 41 years. I love her attitude about life, and her perspective about giving and loving, as she has taught me a lot about these things. But what I really love is her recipes!
Do you remember 2 weeks ago when I shared my Easy-Press Pie Crust? Well today I’m going to share the promised Faye’s Pecan Pie recipe that goes perfectly into that pie crust! For me, it’s a MUST for my Thanksgiving menu this year. And it’s so easy!
Preparing the pie crust from this recipe, you will make Faye’s recipe in an already cooked pie crust. (And I’m telling you, it’s much better than buying store-bought. You will WOW your guests for sure.)
Faye’s Pecan Pie
(This recipe is from Faye’s wedding 1956 Betty Crocker cookbook.)Filling is for a 9″ pie. You can double the recipe for a 9×13 pan, which is a size I love for a larger crowd. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Beat together all ingredients except pecans.
3 eggs.
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 cup dark corn syrup
1 cup pecan halvesAdd in the pecans and mix by hand. Pour into pastry-lined pie pan. Bake until set at 375 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes, or until set.
How’s your week looking in preparation for Thanksgiving Day? What pies will you be having this year?
Bringing it back around to Mother Teresa, don’t let worry and stress steal your joy this week as you prepare for the big day. I know I’m trying to keep a good attitude and perspective, as I cross off my “to do” lists.
(Head over to Tidy Mom’s today and check out all of the pie recipes and her lovely GIVEAWAY (and a copy of The RE!) Sheila from Strawberry Cake blog is also giving away a signed copy of The RE. Thanks, Ladies!)
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My mouth is absolutely watering! I’m not cooking Tday dinner this year, but I might bring along a pie…
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I’m traveling north this week (I live in NC) and will celebrate Thanksgiving there. This pie looks wonderful!
I have to say, that what you served up best for me today, Sandy, was sharing Mother Teresa’s wonderful quote. This will be trip #2 of 3 within three months, and I am feeling a little tense thinking about all that needs to be done.
Thank you for the delicious pie recipe and a little spiritual nourishment as well.
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Mercy, it’s looking like we’re going to have a small army here! And I’m farming out the pies if I have to cook the turkey in my easy-bake oven! I have a really yummy peach and pecan pie recipe, though, that I’d love to make soon- pecans are hard to come by here and expensive through the commissary.
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I can’t wait to try your easy pie crust. Looks so good! Stumbled:)
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This is what I need (totally crust-challenged!) Thank you
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Doh!! I still haven’t tried the easy-press pie crust!! I bookmarked but haven’t gotten around to it. No excuses … will try it this week, for sure. Thanks and cheers!
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I LOVE recipes that come with heart and memories. So glad you’ve shared this special one. I’m anxious to try this next week. Thanks to you… and Faye.
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Oh Sandy this looks AMAZING!! I MUST make this!! I’ve made a similar pressed crust before and it’s SO easy and delicious!!……..shinning up my fork for this one!!
Thanks sweetie!! and thanks for being a Love the Pie sponsor and for linking up!!
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I just added this to my baking list this week–yum!
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You’ve got me craving some pecan pie!
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Sandy, the pie looks wonderful! Just wanted you to know I made your sweet potatoes tonight. (The one in your cookbook). It was so yummy! I’m enjoying your getting ready for Thanksgiving plan!
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Thanks for the doubling idea. I shall have to try that.
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Looks delicious my friend!
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As a novice pie maker, I have a couple of questions. To do the 9×13 size, where you double the pecan filling, do you also double the recipe for the crust? When you poke holes in the crust, they don’t go all the way through, do they? Thanks.
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Yum! I love Pecan Pie
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I made this pie following the directions for the 9×13. We all thought the pie tasted salty, and the pie stuck to the bottom of the pan.
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