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The American walnut is also known as pecan. It is extremely useful for the body. Women in particular should prefer it in their diet because it is rich in antioxidants that slow down the appearance of wrinkles and skin aging.
Also, daily intake of pecans helps lower cholesterol levels. It is also rich in omega-6 fatty acids - they are also necessary for good health.
The American walnut resembles an ordinary walnut in appearance, but has a reddish tinge and a more flattened shape. It was found as a traditional food for the population of the New World, and was imported into Europe by the Spaniards in the 16th century.
Pecans can be eaten raw, but are also very popular in confectionery. Now we will present you with a recipe for easy pecan pie.
Necessary products:
For the dough: 1 and a quarter cups flour, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1/8 teaspoons salt, 1/2 cup cold butter, 1 egg, rolling flour
For the stuffing: 5 tablespoons butter, 1 cup brown sugar, 3/4 cup corn syrup, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 cups chopped, roasted walnuts (pecans), 2 vanilla, 3 eggs
Method of preparation:
You prepare the dough products by hand. If you find it too dry, add a little cold water. Wrap the dough in cling film and put it in the freezer for 1 hour. Then roll with a rolling pin and shape into a pie tin. Put it back in the freezer for another half hour.
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees, bake the base of the pie until golden. Meanwhile, prepare the butter filling, brown sugar, corn syrup and salt in the casserole. Put on the stove to boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and while stirring, add the baked (in a dry pan or oven) pecans and vanilla. Cool for 5 minutes and then carefully add the beaten eggs. Pour the mixture over the dough in the form of a pie.
Bake it in the oven for 40-45 minutes, if the edges turn brown, but the filling is not ready, wrap the pie with aluminum foil.
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