Carter Family Recipes

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

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  • Pecan Valley Fudge Pie

    ½ cup unsalted butter 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 cup pecan pieces; divided Preheat oven…

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  • Pecan Fudge Pie

    1½ cups all-purpose flour 1½ teaspoons sea salt ⅓ cup plus 2 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening 3 extra large eggs, beaten lightly ¾ cups granulated sugar 3 tablespoons…

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  • Rhubarb Tarts with Pecan Pastry

    ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup pecan meal 2 tablespoons granulated sugar ¼ cup well-chilled unsalted butter (½ stick) cut into small pieces 1 tablespoon (about) ice water…

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  • Texas Pecan Chocolate Chip Pie

    2½ cups all-purpose flour ½ cup chilled unsalted butter ⅛ teaspoon sea salt 5 to 7 tablespoons ice water ¼ cup unsalted butter 3 eggs ¾ cups granulated…

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  • White Chocolate Almond Pecan Pie

    1 9-inch pie shell; unbaked 4 eggs; beaten 1 cup light corn syrup ⅔ cups granulated sugar 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; melted 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 tablespoon almond…

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  • Banana Butter Pecan Cookies

    1 cup unsalted butter ⅔ cups granulated sugar 1 egg ¼ cup light molasses 1 cup mashed bananas 2½ cups all-purpose flour 1½ teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon…

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  • Caramel Pecan Bars

    1 cup unsalted butter ½ cup brown sugar; lightly packed 3 cups flour, all-purpose 1 large egg 1 recipe Carmel Pecan Filling Preheat oven to 350ºF. Combine butter,…

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  • Cherry Pecan Logs

    2 tablespoons evaporated milk; or more as needed ½ teaspoon rum extract 2½ cups powdered sugar ¼ cup candied cherries; chopped 1 cup pecan pieces Combine milk and…

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  • Chocolate Chip and Pecan Cookies

    2½ cups flour 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ cup granulated sugar 1 cup brown sugar; firmly packed 1 cup shortening 2 eggs 2 teaspoons…

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  • Chocolate Covered Pecan Fingers

    ¾ cups powdered sugar ⅓ cup shortening ⅓ cup margarine or unsalted butter; softened 1½ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon sea salt 2 eggs 1 cup brown sugar;…

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