Ahh February 14th….the day of love, chocolate, roses, jewelery….is it an important holiday?  One that should have men doting on women, reminding the woman in their life just how much they love them, or is it really a marketing ploy to sell those million rose buds and pounds of chocolate??

Well, regardless of your persuasion on the holiday, all of us over here are fans of sweet treats, and days that inspire small kindnesses, so we have a no expectations February 14th just cute little cards written to teachers and friends and yummy food.

This recipe is for a pecan pie that is Jon’s favorite, it is what he has for a birthday “cake” every year, it is my adaptation of a recipe I found in a cookbook and is from Bravo, Chef!

You will need:

Brandy Pecan Pie

 1- 9 inch pie crust                                    

  1/2 dark corn syrup       

  3 eggs                                                           

  1 Cup white sugar     

1 tsp vanilla                                               

 1/4 C. Brandy (you will have some left in the bottle; another reason Jon loves this pie)                                                                                              

1/2 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream (more if you want to whip some up to go on top of the pie)

   2 TBS melted butter                                 

  1 1/4 C chopped pecans           

Preheat oven to 375.

Place your pie crust in your pan (or find a willing helper):

I gave her a fork and let her make a fancy edge!

One more because I love her eyes!

Ok back to pie:

Mix eggs, sugar, melted butter, corn syrup, and heavy cream in a bowl.

Should look like this.

Stir in pecans, brandy and vanilla, then pour into your pie crust.

Bake for 40-50 minutes or until set, it should not wiggle much.

Viola!!  now you can eat this all by itself, ala mode, or with some freshly whipped cream.

Happy Valentines day!!!!!