Walnut Pie Recipe

Walnut pie is one of the simplest pie recipes there is, and makes a great dessert for any meal, especially those around the holidays. If you want, this walnut pie recipe may be altered with different nuts, such as pecans and macadamia.

Makes 1 Walnut Pie

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

• frozen and thawed, or fresh pastry for single-crust 9 1/2-lnch pie dish
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 1/2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups roughly chopped walnut halves

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

In a mixing bowl, beat eggs with a whisk until foamy. Pour in the melted butter and whisk until mixed. Add the brown sugar, white sugar, milk, flour, salt, and vanilla; mix well. Stir in the walnuts.

Pour filling into the prepared pie shell. Bake for 10 minutes at 400 degrees F., then reduce temperature to 350 degrees F. and bake for another 35 to 40 minutes, or until the crust in browned and filling is set.

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