Deluxe Pecan Pie

From the Creve Coeur American Legion Auxiliary 1999 Cookbook

• 3 eggs
• 1cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 cup dark corn syrup
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 1 cup pecan halves plus 2 tablespoons chopped

In a medium size bowl, beat eggs, sugar, salt, butter, syrup and cream.  Stir in vanilla, brandy and pecans.  Pour into 9 inch pie crust.  Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 40 to 50 minutes or until filling is set and pastry is golden brown.  Cool.  Serves 10 to 12.

~ Joella Cecil ~