Pecans are the official state nut of Texas and the Pecan Tree is our State Tree, so we are serious about our Pecans.

We eat them raw, roasted, added to salads, side dishes, crushed and topped on crusted meat dishes, but most often, it’s the ingredient in some of the best tasting sweets and desserts.*

Pecan Pie has always been a favorite in my family, expecially during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

Of course, back in the day, we secured  these buttery nuts the labor intensive method, by hours of hand shelling the pecans. Those perfectly shelled halves were coveted. My childhood home had several Pecan Trees that my Dad planted and nutured and we enjoyed pecans for many years. We realized what a luxury we had when we got sticker- shock in the stores!

It’s one of the easiest pies to make (if you use a ready-made pie crust).  Since my Dad knew how much we all enjoyed this tradition my Mom had started, he would always have one waiting for us when any of my sisters and  our families came for holidays. Great memories of enjoying this timeless Texas treat. Continue reading