Killer at the Cimarron Social Club Black Walnut Pie

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided

• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

• 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)

• 1 cup light corn syrup

• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

• 3 tablespoons butter

• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten

• 1 cup chopped black walnuts

Directions

• Combine 1 tablespoon sugar and flour. Sprinkle into the pastry shell; set aside.

• In a small saucepan, bring the corn syrup, brown sugar and remaining sugar just to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in butter until melted. Let cool for 3 minutes.

• Gradually stir eggs into hot mixture. Add walnuts and mix well. Pour into pastry shell. Bake at 325° for 55-60 minutes or until top is browned.