Appears in Cook's Illustrated November/December 1995
After patiently scouring dozens of recipes, we finally create a pie with silky smooth texture, rich pralinelike flavor, and a crisp crust.
To create a not-too-sweet pecan pie recipe with a smooth-textured, curdleproof filling and a properly baked bottom crust, we used a combination of maple syrup and granulated sugar for a bold maple flavor. To prevent a soggy bottom crust for...