Peanut pie

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3Eggs
1cupDark corn syrup
½cupSugar
½cupPeanut butter
1teaspoonVanilla extract
1cupSalted peanuts
Cream Cheese Pie Pastry, chilled
Whipped cream

Directions

From "A Taste of the South" by Terry Thompson (HP Books; 1988).

Beat eggs, corn syrup, sugar, peanut butter and vanilla until smooth and thickened, about 4 minutes. Stir in peanuts and blend.

Roll out pastry to fit 9" pie pan. Pour in filling. Bake at 400'F. 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350'F. and bake until knife inserted in center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool completely before serving. Top each slice with whipped cream. Makes 8 servings.

Each serving contains about: 583 calories; 118 milligrams sodium; 122 milligrams cholesterol; 34 grams fat; 62 grams carbohydrates; 13 grams protein; 1⅜ grams fiber.