Craisin For You Mixed Nut Pie

I wanted something rich and sweet. Crunchy and fruity. This is the result.

1 9 inch unbaked pie shell
2/3 cup of brown sugar
1/3 cup of melted butter
1 cup of dark corn syrup
1/2 tsp of salt
3 eggs
1/2 cup of pecan halves
1/2 cup of unsalted cashews
1/2 cup of slivered almonds
1/2 cup of craisins

Mix together melted butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, salt and eggs until thoroughly mixed. Fold in nuts. Spread craisins in bottom of unbaked pie shell. Pour in the nut mixture. Bake at 375 for 45 to 50 minutes until the center is set.

Holidays and Homemade Pies

I have always loved the holiday season. Thanksgiving through New Year's Eve is my favorite time of year. This is a time of family and homecoming. A time when we, as human beings, draw together against the long cold dark night and offer one another warmth and light. It is a time of magic and miracles. For gathering close not only those that we love, but those most in need of magic and miracles in their lives. It occurs to me that the true spirit of the season is the courage of human beings to create a season of thanks, love, joy and light in the midst of what truly is our darkest time of year. For my family the holiday season always means homemade pie. At least two for Thanksgiving even if there are only four of us for dinner. This year I decided to do a twist on the traditional pecan pie. May it bring some love, warmth and a little bit of magic into your holiday season!