New Orleans Black Walnut Pie

A sweet treat that will make your Mardi Gras.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 1 pie

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons shortening
• 1  cup brown sugar
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 1  cup light corn syrup
• 3  eggs, beaten
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup  black walnut pieces
• 9  inches  unbaked pie shells

Directions

1. Cream shortening, sugar and flour.
2. Add syrup and beat well.
3. Add eggs, flavoring and salt; blend well.
4. Add black walnuts.
5. Place in unbaked pie shell and bake for 10 minutes at 400°F, then turn down oven to 325°F and continue baking for 35 minutes.