Southern Peanut Pie

3 eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups dark corn syrup
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups chopped roasted peanuts
9-inch unbaked deep-dish pastry shell

Beat eggs until foamy. Add sugar, syrup, butter, salt and vanilla; continue to beat until thoroughly blended. Stir in peanuts. Pour into unbaked pastry shell. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 50 to 55 minutes. Serve warm or cold. May be garnished with whipped cream or ice cream.

Makes 6 sevings.