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Laura's Pecan Pie

1 9-inch unbaked pie crust
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/2 t. salt
1 t. vanilla
1 heaping cup pecan halves   

Directions:
Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine corn syrup, sugar, eggs, butter, salt and vanilla; mix well. Pour filling into unbaked pie crust; sprinkle with pecan halves. 
Bake for 45 to 50 mins or until center is set.  
Toothpick inserted in center will come out clean when pie is done. If crust or pie appears to be getting brown, cover with foil for the remaining baking time. Remove from oven and cool.

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