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Best Ever Pie
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 12
An old family favorite. It's basically a pecan pie with raisins added. Other dried fruit could be substituted, but raisins are best.
Ingredients:
2 egg yolks
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup raisins
1 tablespoon melted butter
2 egg whites
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 (8 inch) unbaked pie shells
Directions:
1. Beat egg yolks with mixer until light and fluffy.
2. sift sugar and spices together, and gradually beat into the egg yolks.
3. Stir in the pecans, raisins, and melted butter.
4. Beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry, and fold into sugar mix. Do not beat.
5. While folding in, trickle in the vinegar.
6. Pour into the pie shell
7. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes.
8. reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for 25 minutes more.
9. cool and enjoy. especially good with whipped cream on top.
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By RecipeOfHealth.com