Easy Walnut Pie
February 20th, 2010
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.
