Pecan Pie: A Powerhouse Of Antioxidants (NAPSA)—Pecan pie is a perennial favorite, but what many people may not know is that tasty pecans also makeit a great source of antioxidants. “Pecans are the highest antioxidant nut, which makes them a nutritional powerhouse,” says reg- istered dietitian and nutritionist Tara Gidus, who runs the Diet Diva site at www.dietdiva.net. “They work well in sweet or savory recipes but I especially love them to top my oatmeal or in a lightened-up version of pecan pie.” A one-ounce serving of Georgia pecans contains over 19 vitamins and minerals including vitamin A, vitamin E, calcium, potassium and zinc. Pecans are also a good source of oleic acid, vitamin B1, thiamine, magnesium andprotein. “Pecan pie always pops up as a favorite, but this simple,light, sixingredient recipe will quickly win your heart with a showstopping honey pecan topping,” says Holly Clegg, author of six cookbooks. Here’s herrecipe: Light Georgia Pecan Pie with Honey Pecan Topping Makes8 -10 servings 2 “4 1 2 eggs cup sugar cup light corn syrup tablespoonsall-purpose flour 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 cup chopped pecans 1 (9-inch) unbakedpie shell or preparedrolled pie dough (formedinto a 9- inch pie pan) 1. Preheat oven to 375F. 2. In mixing bowl, beat together eggs, sugar, corn syrup, flour and vanilla until creamy. Stir in pecans. Georgia pecans are highlighted in this picture-perfect dessert with a rich chopped pecanfilling and a crunchtopping. 3. Pour into pie shell, bake 40-50 minutes or until pie is set. Honey Crunch Topping 3 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 tablespoon butter 3 tablespoons honey 1 cup pecan halves 1. In small pot, combine brown sugar, butter and honey. 2. Cook over low heat until ingredients come to a boil, stirring. Stir in pecans. Removefrom heat. 3. During last 5 minutes of baking, remove pie from oven, spread topping evenly over top. Return to oven, broil until topping is bubbly and golden brown. Watch carefully. Terrific Tidbit: The pie may be made without the topping for an even more lightened version. For more information and recipes, visit Georgia PecansFit.org.
