Good Pecan Pie
Hi Susan,
The good news is that it really doesn't matter so use whichever one you happen to have on hand! Hope the pie turns out well...
No matter who you talk with on Ocracoke Island, everyone credits Margaret Garrish as the person who created the now-famous Fig Cake sometime in the early '60s. The story goes that she was mixing up a cake one day when she discovered she was out of dates, a key ingredient. She decided to substitute fig preserves. Until then, fig preserves had been used as a topping between layers of plain cake. Garrish’s addition of the fig preserves to the batter kicked it up a notch when it came to the cake’s flavor and moistness. Try your hand at making this legend, which locals say tastes similar to a spice cake.
Beat 3 eggs; add sugar and oil.
After sifting dry ingredients, add to egg mixture alternately with buttermilk.
Add vanilla and fold in figs and nuts.
Pour into greased oblong pan and bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or in a well-greased tube or bundt pan at 350 degrees just a little longer.
Learn more about the history of this famous cake, the origins of figs in Ocracoke and the beauties of this North Carolina island where "time seems to stand still." Read our story, Ocracoke ♥ Figs.
Good Pecan Pie
Hi Susan,
The good news is that it really doesn't matter so use whichever one you happen to have on hand! Hope the pie turns out well...
Good Pecan Pie
For the pecan pie which vinegar is best.White vinegar or apple cider vinegar?
Good Pecan Pie
This is delicious!
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Winnie Gleason |
November 02, 2020 |
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We’re not 100 percent certain how this cake will turn out if you use fresh figs, due to their higher moisture content. We feel confident that you could substitute pitted prunes or dried dates easily, but if you decide to go the fresh fig route, try cutting back on some of the moisture. Maybe decrease the oil to 3/4 cup? Let us know how the cake turns out!
Carolina Country |
November 02, 2020 |
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Dani Feierstein |
May 29, 2022 |
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Carolyn Caywood |
August 03, 2022 |
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Carolina Country |
August 30, 2022 |
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