Karo VIP Pecan Pie

1 cup Karo all-purpose syrup

3 eggs, slightly beaten

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup sugar

2 tablespoons Mazola margarine, melted

1 cup pecans, halves or chopped

1 unbaked 9-inch pastry shell

Mix all ingredients for filling together, adding pecans last. Pour into pastry shell. Bake in 400 degree F (hot) oven for 15 minutes; reduce heat to 350 degrees F (moderate) and bake 30 -35 minutes longer. When pecan pie is done, outer edges of filling should be set, center slightly soft.

*From The American Home magazine 1964 

Pecan Pie

3 eggs

1/2 box brown sugar

1/2 stick of oleo

1 cup pecans

1 teaspoon vanilla

9 inch pastry shell

Beat eggs. Add dash of salt, melted oleo. Add vanilla and pecans. Cook 350 degrees for 50 minutes when toothpick comes out clean.

*Blogger's note: I'm sure the sugar gets added as well. This recipe was jotted down on the back of a cigar package.