pecan pies
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Pecan pies are desserts made with a filling of pecans in a sweet, often corn syrup–based custard, baked in a pie crust.
A staple of Southern American cuisine, especially at Thanksgiving: Grandma always made pecan pie for the holidays.
The singular pecan pie refers to the dish generally or a whole pie.
- sweetnessSugary taste quality
- pastryButtery baked dough
- dessertSweet course after dinner
- bakingCooking with dry heat
- holiday bakingSeasonal homemade treats
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