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The Pecan ~ Alabama's Official Nut

Here's a little bit of info that's less than useful, but interesting none the less. In 1982, the State of Alabama declared the pecan its official state nut. The trees are grown throughout the state and Alabama is one of the top five states in the country for pecan production.

A 1/3 cup serving of pecans has about 240 calories, 3 grams of protein, 24 grams of fat and 6 grams of carbohydrates. Pecan pie is a traditional Southern favorite dessert made from chopped pecans, sugar, eggs, corn syrup, butter and vanilla. Variations frequently include chocolate chips. Check the links below for a couple of highly rated recipes.

Pecan Pie ~ Courtesy of Emeril Lagassee (on FoodNetwork.com)
Old Fashioned Pecan Pie ~ From Bon Appetit (11/97) (on Epicurious.com)