Southern Pecan Pie

*can also make this with hickory nuts or black walnuts.

1 c. sugar

1 TBSP. flour

3 eggs

1 c. light corn syrup

1 tsp. vanilla

dash of salt

3 TBSP> butter, melted

1 c. pecan halves

1 pie crust, unbaked

Combine the sugar and flour; add the eggs to the sugar mixture and beat well. Add the corn syrup, vanilla and salt, mixing well. Pour in the melted butter and blend.

Arrange the nuts in the pie crust, pour the mixture over them and bake 10 minutes in a 450 oven. and 35 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Pie should be firm and not move when shaken. Serves 6-8.