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.

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  • http://monthsofediblecelebrations.blogspot.com/ Louise

    Simply delicious! I may even be able to wing this pie. I have walnuts in the cupboard!!!

    Thanks for sharing…
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  • http://monthsofediblecelebrations.blogspot.com Louise

    Simply delicious! I may even be able to wing this pie. I have walnuts in the cupboard!!!

    Thanks for sharing…
    Louise´s last blog ..Shrove-tide Tidbits & Delicacies My ComLuv Profile

  • http://auntieecookbook.blogspot.com/ Auntie E

    Boy that looks great. I will have to try it.
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  • http://auntieecookbook.blogspot.com Auntie E

    Boy that looks great. I will have to try it.
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  • http://olliemckayschicboutique.blogspot.com/ Nancyat The Chic Boutique &amp

    Yummy Yummy! Some vanilla ice cream on top and a cup of jave and that’s heaven!!!
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  • http://olliemckayschicboutique.blogspot.com Nancyat The Chic Boutique & Blog

    Yummy Yummy! Some vanilla ice cream on top and a cup of jave and that’s heaven!!!
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