Instructions: Fit piecrust into a 9-inch pieplate according to package directions; fold edges under, and crimp. Spread chopped pecans evenly on bottom of pastry shell.

Combine butter and next 3 ingredients in a heavy saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, and cool 5 minutes. Stir in eggs and vanilla until blended. Pour into pastry shell.

Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until set.

This recipe yields 1 (9-inch) pie.

Yield: 1 pie

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