"The true essentials of a feast are only fun and feed." ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes ~ Muted mum ___________ CARAMEL PECAN TART ~ Sensational easy twist on traditional pecan pie ... shortbread-like crust meets buttery-rich brown sugar-honey topping. A favorite clipped from Southern Living 2007. ________ 3 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans 2 cups flour 2/3 cup powdered sugar 3/4 cups cubed unsalted butter 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup honey 2/3 cup unsalted butter 3 Tbsp. whipping cream Arrange pecans in single layer on baking sheet. Bake at 350- degrees for 5-7 minutes or until lightly toasted. Cool on wire rack 15 minutes or until completely cool. Pulse flour, powdered sugar, and 3/4 cup butter in food processor 5-6 times or until mixture resembles coarse meal. Pat mixture evenly on bottom and up sides of lightly greased 11-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Bake at 350-degrees for 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on wire rack 15 minutes or un...
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