pecan pie
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Definition
Noun: A sweet dessert pie with a filling primarily consisting of pecans, sugar, corn syrup (or a similar sweetener), butter, and eggs. The filling is baked within a pastry crust, resulting in a rich, sticky, and nutty confection.
Usage
The term "pecan pie" is used to refer to the specific dish itself. It is a count noun. * For dessert, she baked a delicious pecan pie. * Pecan pie is a traditional Southern U.S. dessert often served during holidays. * Would you like a slice of pecan pie with your coffee?
Advanced Usage
- As a modifier: The term can be used attributively to describe related items.
- She is famous for her pecan pie recipe.
- We bought a pecan pie filling from the store.
Variants and Related Words
- Pecan (noun): The edible nut of a hickory tree, which is the key ingredient in pecan pie.
- Pie (noun): A baked dish of fruit, meat, or other filling in a pastry crust.
Synonyms
- Nut pie: A more general term for any pie with a nut-based filling.
- Southern pie: A regional descriptor that often includes pecan pie.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- (As) American as apple pie: While this idiom specifically mentions apple pie, pecan pie is often cited as another quintessentially American dessert, particularly associated with the Southern states.
- The festival celebrated foods as American as apple pie and pecan pie.
Noun
- pie made of pecans and sugar and corn syrup and butter and eggs