Easy Walnut Pie

One of the easiest pies to make is Walnut Pie, a simply delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Using this basic pie recipe, you can substitute other nuts like pecan and macadamia.

For this recipe you will need:

• frozen pie shell, thawed or fresh pastry for single-crust 9 1/2-inch pie dish
• 2 cups walnut halves
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 2 eggs
• seed from 1 vanilla pod or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• a pinch of salt

Procedure:

1)  Preheat oven to 400° F.

2)  In a mixing bowl, beat eggs with a wire whisk until foamy. Add the melted butter and beat until mixed.

3)  Add the brown sugar, white sugar, milk, flour, salt, and vanilla; mix well. Stir in the walnuts.

4)  Pour filling into the prepared pie shell. Bake for 10 minutes at 400° F., then reduce heat to 350° F.  Bake for another 35 to 40 minutes, or until the crust in browned and filling is set.