1 9" pastry crust, unbaked
1 c. sugar
3/4 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. butter
3 eggs, beaten
1 3/4 c. pecans
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/8 tsp. salt

Blend sugar, syrup and butter in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Blend hot mixture slowly into beaten eggs. Stir in pecans, vanilla extract and salt. Pour into pie shell. Bake in moderate oven (375 degrees) about 30 minutes. Serve warm or cold, topped with vanilla ice cream, if desired. Makes one 9 inch pie.