Nuts may seem like an ingredient you can just throw in the pantry without fear of spoilage, but using old pecans leaves your pie with a sour note. The high fat content in the nuts is responsible for their buttery taste, but it also makes them prone to going bad quickly. If stored incorrectly, the pecans may experience oxidation quickly, leading to a rancid taste. To elevate your homemade pecan pie, keep the nuts in a cool, dark place, like the fridge. For a longer lifespan, opt for shelled pecans - the covering protects the nuts from oxygen and moisture.
Without proper attention, a pecan pie recipe can run cloyingly sweet. Thanks to Martha Stewart, however, these offensive slices of pie don't need to be served to any dinner party guest. As she shares on TikTok, Stewart adds the zest of one lemon to each of her pies. "Adding a little grated lemon zest to the filling nicely balances out the flavor of the sweet pecans," she explains.
2 1/2 cups pecans, toasted and chopped 1 cup graham crackers, crushed (vanilla wafers, oreos can be subbed if you do not like graham crackers) 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1/2 teaspoon salt (if you can not handle the sodium, don't use it!) 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1/4 cup bourbon, brandy, or spiced rum - almond or rum extract with water/juice for non-alcohol version 1 teaspoon vanilla 7 ounces dark chocolate bark. if you prefer white chocolate...go for it! 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
A pie vending machine might sound like a wild idea, but it's a sweet reality at Berdoll Pecan Candy and Gift Co. in the Lone Star State. It is pretty much permanently busy, and all it sells are full-size pecan pies and other sweet treats like candied pecans and Southern pralines. Berdoll Candy and Gift Co. is located about 15 miles from Austin, Texas.