English Walnut Pie

Name: English Walnut Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 1 9-inch pie
Ingredients: 3 eggs; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¾ cup white sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; ¾ cup light corn syrup; 1 cup chopped walnuts; ¼ cup butter; 1 (9 inch) deep dish pie crust

Rating: 4.85 stars

92 Ratings
83 Reviews
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My grandmother's Woman's Club would hold bake sales, and this pie was always a hit. Hope you enjoy it.

By Vivian

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Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

cook:

45 mins

total:

1 hr 5 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 9-inch pie

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 8 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

3 eggs
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¾ cup light corn syrup
1 cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup butter
1 (9 inch) deep dish pie crust

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).

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Step 2

Beat the eggs in a large bowl. Mix in sugar, salt, vanilla, and corn syrup. Melt the butter and whisk it into the egg mixture. Stir in the nuts. Pour filling into pie shell.
Step 3

Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C), and continue baking for 35 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

453 calories; protein 5.6g 11% DV; carbohydrates 55.9g 18% DV; fat 24.6g 38% DV; cholesterol 85mg 28% DV; sodium 306.4mg 12% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (83)

Most helpful positive review

Carolyn Ross Bell

12/03/2008

All 5 stars plus more. This was a fantastic recipe. And I do mean fantastic. Just the right amount of sweetness & buttery taste. Will do this one many more times to come. Made adjustments: roasted walnuts; use 1/2 c. karo, and 1/4 c. 100% maple syrup. I think that is what made the difference. Again fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!! Read More

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(65)

Most helpful critical review

Betsy

02/23/2015

This pie was so disappointing. It never setup and just look like lots of syrup with walnuts floating in it. Read More

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(4)

92 Ratings

5 star values: 81
4 star values: 9
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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Carolyn Ross Bell

12/03/2008

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(65)

01/23/2011

Turned out beautifully much like a pecan pie. I substituted a little maple syrup for some of the corn syrup and loved the aroma while cooking. I had to bake mine an extra 25 minutes. The second time I made this I added an extra egg. This decreased the cooking time and I didn't need extra time in the oven. Read More

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Caroline C

05/08/2007

This was so easy to make and while we did enjoy it we agreed it would have been better with a combination of walnuts and pecans. Served it with Ambrosia custard. Not bad at all. Thanks! Read More

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witchywoman

11/22/2011

I going to add one more 5 star review to this delicious pie. It's FANTASTIC! I did switch dark corn syrup for the light corn syrup and I like the added depth of flavor. I read a lot of the reviews that said they used maple syrup and I can totally see that happening and being really good but I don't like maple. I did add an extra 1/3 cup of walnuts but that's just my gig I like walnuts. I really like pecan pie but it's go GAWDAWFUL sweet and rich that I can't eat more than a tiny sliver. This is not like that...it is sweet yes but seriously I could eat this whole pie...it's that good! It's great with a cup of coffee which is what I'm doing right now. Thank you Vivian for submitting this delicious recipe and I'll be making another one of these for Thanksgiving. Read More

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CINDYFH316

11/22/2008

I have brand new oven, yet after 45 minutes, on 300, the pie was barely beginning to set. I increased the temp to 350 and baked 15 minutes longer. Read More

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BADAMIRE

12/23/2003

This is the same pie recipe that "Dear Abby" would give out occasionally. It has been a hit at every gathering I've taken it to. Read More

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(13)

Avendesora

04/01/2014

I give this five stars for amazing taste and ease of preparation. I did experience some difficulties in the cooking process but I know that was due to my inexperience with making walnut/pecan pies and also because of my horrible oven and its temperature issues. I followed the baking directions exactly but my pie was still noticeably underdone even after an extra 20 minutes. I raised the temperature but it was still hard for me to tell when it was done and eventually I overcooked it. I did some post-baking research and found a link on savorsa dot com (which I can't apparently post in this review because it was removed) which discusses the various baking times/temperatures for pecan pies and how to tell when they are done. It was very useful for me as a beginner with pecan/walnut pies so I wanted to mention it in case it helps other people too. Again this is an excellent recipe. Clearly the baking time/temperature works well for other people so I'm not going to be one of Those People who 1-star a recipe based on what are obviously their own personal issues. But if you think you might need more information than the recipe provides for knowing when the pie is done ("continue baking for 35 to 45 minutes" is kind of vague for non-experts) then check out some other resources beforehand. I will definitely make this again using this recipe's ingredients but I will use a different baking time/temperature. Read More

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crazycatlady - "CCL"

11/30/2010

Quick and easy! Just sweet enough without being too sweet. What's not to love here! I followed the recipe as stated except I did use 1 1/2 cups of walnuts just to use up what I had left. The timing and temp worked great. Thanks for sharing your recipe! Read More

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Mrs. Roy

02/27/2008

This recipe is the best! I added Maple Syrup to the corn syrup to add a little more depth- wow is this tasty. This is my new favorite pie! Always a hit with everyone! Read More

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Betsy

02/23/2015

This pie was so disappointing. It never setup and just look like lots of syrup with walnuts floating in it. Read More

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(4)

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Nutritional Information

English Walnut Pie

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 453

% Daily Value *

protein: 11 %

carbohydrates: 18 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 5 %

sugars:

fat: 38 %

saturated fat: 38 %

cholesterol: 28 %

vitamin a iu: 5 %

niacin equivalents: 15 %

vitamin b6: 8 %

vitamin c:

folate: 9 %

calcium: 4 %

iron: 7 %

magnesium: 11 %

potassium: 3 %

sodium: 12 %

thiamin: 7 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Carolyn Ross Bell

12/03/2008

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01/23/2011

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Caroline C

05/08/2007

This was so easy to make and while we did enjoy it we agreed it would have been better with a combination of walnuts and pecans. Served it with Ambrosia custard. Not bad at all. Thanks!

Helpful

(28)

witchywoman

11/22/2011

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(23)

CINDYFH316

11/22/2008

I have brand new oven, yet after 45 minutes, on 300, the pie was barely beginning to set. I increased the temp to 350 and baked 15 minutes longer.

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(14)

BADAMIRE

12/23/2003

This is the same pie recipe that "Dear Abby" would give out occasionally. It has been a hit at every gathering I've taken it to.

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(13)

Avendesora

04/01/2014

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crazycatlady - "CCL"

11/30/2010

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Mrs. Roy

02/27/2008

This recipe is the best! I added Maple Syrup to the corn syrup to add a little more depth- wow is this tasty. This is my new favorite pie! Always a hit with everyone!

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Betsy