(WSVN) - Well, you’ve got the turkey, hopefully, but don’t forget about dessert for Thanksgiving dinner. If you still need one, we have an easy-to-make holiday classic. Let’s grab a Bite with Belkys.
The Chef: Derek Kaplan
The Restaurant: Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop, Miami
The Dish: Pecan Pie
Ingredients:
1 refrigerated pie dough
2 tbsp. unsalted butter
8 oz light Karo syrup
3 eggs
1/3 cup white granulated sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1½ cup coarsely chopped pecans
Method of Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Roll out pie dough (dust with flour if necessary), place into a pie pan and pinch edges to desired shape.
- Using a fork, poke holes into the raw pie dough.
- Using pie weights or a household alternative, blind bake pie dough for 10-12 minutes.
- While pie dough is baking, place butter, white sugar, brown sugar and salt in a saucepan and heat on medium until sugar is broken down, about 5 minutes – be sure to not to over-caramelize. Allow to cool off.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together Karo syrup, vanilla extract and eggs. Add cooled sugar mixture and whisk together.
- Fold in pecans to mixture.
- Remove pie from oven and place mixture in the center. Place pie on a baking sheet to avoid spillage.
- Bake pie for 45-50 mins or until center seems thickened and firm.
To Plate:
- Allow to cool for at least an hour on a wire rack.
- Slice and serve.
Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop:
Coconut Grove
3435 Main Highway
Miami, FL 33133
786-502-2396
Wynwood
2818 N. Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33127
786-703-3623
www.firemandereks.com
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