By Brenda Blethyn
Perhaps most famous for their role in the all-American pecan-pie, but are equally good in brownies, cookies and cakes, try our delicious pecan recipes.
Butternut, pecan, ricotta and sage pasties
Maple, pecan and cranberry granola
Banoffee pie
Chocolate fridge cake
Pecan pie
Pecan toffee cheesecake
Quick apricot, apple and pecan loaf cake
Pumpkin pie
Pecans are native to North America where they're still used in abundance, especially in cakes, pies and cookies. They belong to the same family as the walnut and have the same distinctive texture and 'brain-like' shape, but a slightly sweeter taste. Pecans are prone to rancidity, so use them as fresh as possible.
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