Pecan Pie

My absolute favorite pie is a good pecan pie.  MMMMMmmm  I can't believe how easy it is!  I'll need to do this more often!

This recipe fills a 9-inch pie crust

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup salted buter
• 2 cups chopped pecans (plus extra to line the top)

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. In medium bowl, whisk together sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon; add eggs and whisk until smooth.
3. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring often, until the butter turns brown and fragrant.  Slowly pour butter into the sugar mixture, and whisk to combine.  Stir in chopped pecans, then pour filling into pie crust.  Line the top with a single layer of extra pecans.
4. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the filling is set.  
5. Once the pie is removed from the oven, let it cool completely on an a cooling rack, about 3-4 hours, before slicing.