Sesame Pecan Pie

Spices of the World Cookbook by McCormick. Copyright 1964.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  pie crust
• 1⁄4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
• 3  eggs
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄3 cup  melted butter
• 1  cup light corn syrup
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1  cup pecan halves

Directions

1. Line a 9 inch pie plate with pastry.
2. Sprinkle sesame seeds evenly over the bottom of pie crust.
3. Beat eggs until light and fluffy.
4. Add sugar, salt, butter, corn syrup and vanilla; continue to beat until well mixed.
5. Gently stir in pecans. Pour into pastry.
6. Bake at 350 for 1 hour or until set and pastry is nicely browned.