Dolly Parton’s Walnut Pie

You need just minutes to assemble a sweet Dolly Parton walnut pie, which is then baked until beautifully browned. Serve slices with a "Dolly-up" of whipped cream. From tasteofhome.com.

Dolly Parton’s Walnut Pie


Ingredients:

single-crust pie dough, thawed (without problem ingredients)
3 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup light corn syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1-1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts
Whipped cream, for serving


Directions:

Step 1: Prepare the pie crust
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Have a 9-inch pie plate ready. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface. Move it to the pie dish and press the dough into place across the bottom and up the sides. Roll the edge of the dough under all around and crimp it. Hold the crust in the fridge while you make the filling.

Step 2: Blend the filling ingredients
Crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer to beat the eggs well. Pour in the granulated sugar and blend it into the eggs. Next, pour in the corn syrup and beat the mixture again. Mix in the vanilla extract and salt. Finally, pour in the melted butter; beat the mixture until all the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.

Step 3: Fill the pie
Pour the egg and sugar mixture into the prepared pie crust. Sprinkle the chopped walnuts over the top to make an even layer that covers the filling.

Step 4: Bake
Place the pie in the hot oven. Bake it for 10 minutes and then reduce the heat to 300°. Bake the pie for 45 minutes longer. Place a collar of foil around the edge of the pie crust after 30 minutes. When the pie is finished, the nuts will be deeply browned and the filling will feel set to the touch. Move the pie to a cooling rack and let it cool completely.

Step 5: Serve!