Ingredients

3 eggs1 cup light corn syrup3/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup chopped hickory nuts or pecans, toasted1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)Additional toasted hickory nuts or pecans, optional

Preparation

In a small bowl, beat eggs just until blended but not frothy. Beat in the corn syrup, sugar, butter, vanilla and salt until blended. Stir in nuts. Pour into pastry shell.

Cover edges loosely with foil. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Remove foil; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Garnish with additional nuts if desired.