Description
Possum pie is a traditional dish from the Southern United States, typically made with a sweet filling and a flaky crust.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 pre-baked pie crust
- 1 cup whipped cream
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch.
- Add water and lemon juice. Stir until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped pecans.
- Pour filling into the pre-baked pie crust.
- Let it cool in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Top with whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute walnuts for pecans.
- Serve chilled for the best flavor.
- This dish is often enjoyed during holidays.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: possum pie, southern dessert, pecan pie