Black Bottom Pecan Pie

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I found this twenty years ago. Can't remember what cookbook, but i haven't come across this recipe in any other cookbook since then. So here it is. I like this as an alternative to the traditional southern pecan pie.

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Steps

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For fudge filling:.

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In a small bowl , combine all fudge filling ingredients in the order given.

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Blend with an electric mixer at medium speed.

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Pour into unbaked pie shell.

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For pecan topping:.

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In another small bowl , combine all ingredients except pecans.

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Blend with mixer at medium speed until well blended.

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Stir in pecans.

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Bake at 350 degrees for the first 20 minutes.

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Spoon pecan topping over partially baked pie.

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Return to oven and bake an additional 30-35 minutes until crust is brown.

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Once cooled can be served as is or with a thick layer of whipped topping swirled over the top.

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This is a very rich pie.

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Ingredients

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white sugar, cocoa, salt, butter, vanilla, eggs, light corn syrup, pecan halves, unbaked pie shells, whipped topping