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Pecan Filling
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 12 Minutes
Ready In: 27 Minutes
Servings: 3
Bite into a cake made with this delicious pecan filling and get a taste of true southern sweetness. Make it ahead and chill for up to 7 days.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
3/4 cup dark corn syrup
1/3 cup cornstarch
4 egg yolks
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped toasted pecans
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
1. Whisk together first 6 ingredients in a 3-quart saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly; boil 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from heat.
2. Whisk in pecans, butter, and vanilla. Place a sheet of wax paper directly on surface of mixture to prevent a film from forming; chill 4 hours.
By RecipeOfHealth.com