I have made exactly two pecan pies my entire life. You're looking at them. Truth be told it's all that high-fructose corn syrup most recipes call for that keeps me from baking them more often. That just may have to change though, now that pecan pies are the official state pie of Texas. Besides, they're delicious.
See also: - Senator Charles Schwertner Wants to Give Texans Their Very Own Pie
We told you back in February that Senator Charles Schwertner was looking into the very important matter. Yesterday news broke that his proposed legislation has succeeded. Texans will no longer pine for pecan pie.