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DEL.ICIO.USVirginia Diner Peanut Pie
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Makes 8 servings
Hands on: 10-12 minutes
Total time: 55-65 minutes
If you like pecan pie, you’ll probably like this. It’s essentially the same dessert with a different crunch. At the Virginia Diner, they serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. To receive a copy of the diner’s catalog, call 800-868-6887, or visit the home page at http://www.vadiner.com.
###Ingredients:
3 eggs at room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups dark corn syrup
1/4 cup ( 1/2 stick) butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped roasted peanuts
1 9-inch unbaked pie shell
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
###Instructions:
In the large bowl of an electric mixer on high speed, beat eggs until foamy. On medium speed, add sugar, syrup, butter, salt and vanilla; continue to beat until thoroughly blended, about 2 minutes. Stir in peanuts. Pour into unbaked pie shell. Bake on center rack of oven for 45 to 50 minutes until top is lightly browned and center is almost set. Serve warm or cold, garnished with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.
Spicy Peanut Raisin Pie: Just before pouring the filling into the pie shell, stir in 1/2 cup raisins, 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves and 1 teaspoon white vinegar. Proceed as above.
Per serving: 578 calories, 29 grams fat, 95 milligrams cholesterol, 352 milligrams sodium.
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