Pecan Pie For One

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C).

Step 2

In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 3

Add flour, cornstarch and salt. mix until combined.

Step 4

Press dough into the bottom of a lightly greased 5-inch baking dish.

Step 5

Bake 12-15 minutes or until light golden.

Step 6

Set aside and prepare filling.

Step 7

TO MAKE THE PECAN PIE FILLING

Step 8

Mix corn syrup, egg, sugar, salt, butter and vanilla in a bowl using a spoon.

Step 9

Stir in the pecans.

Step 10

Pour filling over shortbread crust.

Step 11

Bake on center rack of oven for 30 minutes.

Step 12

Remove from oven and let pie cool on wire rack for a 2 hours.