1/2 best pie pastry
4 eggs
6 tbsp. butter
3/4 c. dark corn syrup
3/4 c. dark brown sugar
1 tbsp. molasses
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. fresh ground nutmeg
3/4 c. halved pecans (whole pieces)

Make the best pie pastry recipe. Halve recipe to make one pie pastry. Heat oven to 375°F. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the dough and fit pastry into 9-inch pie pan and flute or crimp the edges.

For the filling, beat the eggs slightly. Melt the butter. Combine all the ingredients except the pecans. Pour mixture into the pie shell. Arrange the pecans on top.

Bake pie in preheated oven until crust is golden brown and center is just set, about 40 minutes. Pie can be baked several hours ahead. Serve warm or at room temperature.