Southern Pecan Pie

350 degrees

1 9 in. unbaked pie shell
1 cup pecans
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 c melted butter (no substitute)
3/4 c light corn syrup (dark may be used)
7/8 c granulated sugar or 1 c brown sugar (I like
   brown)
1 t vanilla

Spread pecans over the bottom of the unbaked pie
crust. Beat eggs slightly. Add melted butter, corn
syrup, and sugar. Blend well. Stir in vanilla. Pour
mixture over pecans in pie shell. Bake for 45 to 60
minutes until center of pie is set. Cool before
serving.