Carter Family Recipes

A collection for curious cooks.

Recipes to return to. Techniques to build on. A welcoming place to discover what to cook next.

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  • Grand Marnier Chocolate Pecan Torte

    8 ounces Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet Chocolate ½ cup unsalted butter ¾ cups granulated sugar, divided 6 egg yolks 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier (orange-liqueur) ½ teaspoon vanilla 1⅓ cups pecan…

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  • Lemon-Pecan Fruitcake

    1 pound brown sugar; firmly packed 1 pound margarine 6 eggs; separated 4 cups all-purpose flour; divided 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 ounces lemon extract 1 quart pecan…

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  • Mississippi Coconut Pecan Frosting

    1 egg 1 5-ounce can evaporated milk ⅔ cups granulated sugar ¼ cup unsalted butter or margarine 1½ cups coconut ½ cup pecan pieces In a medium saucepan…

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  • Pound Cake with Pecans

    1 cup unsalted butter or margarine 3 cups granulated sugar 6 eggs 3 cups flour ½ teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon baking soda 1 cup sour cream 1…

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  • Sour Cream Pecan Pound Cake

    6 large eggs; separated 3 cups granulated sugar 1 cup unsalted butter; at room temperature 3 cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 cup sour cream 1…

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  • Arizona Pecan Chocolate Rum Pie

    ¼ teaspoon sea salt 1¼ cups all-purpose flour ½ cup lard; chilled 3 eggs; lightly beaten 3 tablespoons water ¼ teaspoon vinegar 1½ ounces unsweetened chocolate 3 tablespoons…

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  • Candy Apple Pecan Pie

    1 9-inch pie shell; unbaked 1 9-inch pastry crust; unbaked 6 cups apples; thinly sliced; peel ⅔ cups pecan pieces ½ cup cinnamon red hot candies ⅓ cup…

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  • Chocolate Pecan Pie

    1 9-inch pie shell; unbaked ¾ cups granulated sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 3 tablespoons unsalted butter or regular margarine 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ teaspoon sea salt…

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  • Coconut Pecan Pie

    1 9-inch pie shell; unbaked 3 eggs 1½ cups granulated sugar ½ cup unsalted butter or margarine; melted 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1¼ cups…

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  • Easy Karo Pecan Pie

    1 9-inch pie shell; unbaked 3 each eggs, slightly beaten 1 cup Karo Light or Dark Corn Syrup 1 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons margarine, melted 1 teaspoon…

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