Not-So-Sweet Pecan Pie

This pie is claimed to be not as sickly-sweet as traditional pecan pies; I've not tried it, so please let me know if this is true or not!

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  9 in. unbaked pastry shell
• 3  large eggs
• 1⁄2 cup white sugar
• 1  pinch salt
• 1  cup corn syrup
• 1⁄3 cup  melted butter
• 1  cup pecan halves or 1  cup pecan pieces

Directions

1. Have pie shell ready; preheat oven to 375F degrees.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together eggs, white sugar and salt; using a wooden spoon, stir in melted butter and corn syrup until well mixed.
3. Add pecans and stir again.
4. Pour into prepared pie shell and bake for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 350F and bake 35 to 40 minutes more or until a tester inserted off-centre comes out clean.
5. Let cool before serving.