The crust is indeed tricky. I stronly suggest using Martha's single crust Pate Brisee recipe or simply buy a refrigerated pie dough (Pillsbury is best). The filling is really what makes this pie unique and delicious.Do not make a pie in a larger than 9 inch plate. I also suggest using a pyrex clear glass dish with a solid 1/4 inch lip and unfluted edge. Proceed with the recipe as written from there. Hope this helps anyone who has any doubt about this recipe.

This crust is very difficult to roll and was almost like a paste when made. There are MUCH better crusts out there to choose. After the designated baking time, the knife does not come out clean, and when left in longer than the time states, waiting for the knife to come out clean -- which it never did -- the edges of the filling burned a little, even when covered wih the foil. The parchment paper was unnecessary, since the pecans would never stick to the foil. This was a grade C pie, if that.

I made this pie last year and it was amazingly delicious!!! Came out perfect....cant wiat to make it again in a few days :)

I was excited to try this variation on the traditional pecan pie. I usually love the recipes on this site and would think that I could trust Martha's opinion on this recipe. I followed the recipe exactly. I have never so thoroughly hated a pie, I love pie, I bake pies all the time. I found this pie to be completely distasteful and I had to throw it out, I have never thrown out a pie. I would not recommend it and would strongly encourage others not waste time trying this one.

All contests have rules. If the rules didn't exclude her then she should be eligible to win. Surely you know there were many other blue ribbon winners in the audience, we just didn't know who they were. The pie is awesome, by the way!

I've been making pies for years, and was suspicious that there wasn't enough flour in the recipe. Sure enough, it shrunk quite a bit. I'd suggest you up the flour to 1-1/2 cups to avoid this problem. Otherwise, it's a nice variation from the overly sweet traditional version.

I made this pie for thanksgiving and omg this is the best pecan pie, my new favorite pecan pie recipe, definitely try!

Although I think Marjorie is a sweet and talented lady, I agree that thie was unfair to the other pie contest contestants. I can NOT believe that Martha was not aware of who Marjorie was!! Not a GOOD THING Martha!!

This is the best pecan pie I ever tasted. The flavors are a buttery pecan not sickening sweet like some pecan pies. The Heath bits are packaged in an 8oz package, I measured out the 1 cup which did not use up the entire bag. I enjoyed the interaction between Martha and Marjorie, I hope she is a guest again soon, showing us more great pie recipes! As for the contest, Marjarorie made the best pie, so she won, end of story.

awesome pie! just when i thought pecan pie couldn't get any better, i made this for my family's early thanksgiving dinner. the toffee, almond and vanilla combine to give it a remarkable flavor. definitely a keeper. i did use my own pastry recipe, however, as i did not wish to deal with lard.