3 whole eggs
1/3 stick butter, melted (do not use whipped)
1 1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. pecan halves or pieces
1 tsp. lemon extract
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Unbaked 8-inch pie crust

Mix ingredients in order given, but do not use a mixer or beat until frothy. Pour into pie shell.

In preheated oven, bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes, then lower temperature to about 300 degrees and bake until crust is brown and filling is set, about 40 minutes. Too rapid cooking will scorch nuts and brown crust before center is done.

For variety, try orange pecan pie, substituting juice of half a fresh orange for lemon juice and 1 teaspoon orange extract for lemon extract.