Virginia Diner's Peanut Pie

Ingredients

• 1 pre-baked pie crust (9 inch)
• 8 ounces salted virginia peanuts
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/3 cups light corn syrup
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
• whipped cream (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350º.

2. 2

   Crush the peanuts with rolling pin or mallet.

3. 3

   Lightly beat the eggs; whisk in the sugar and flour until well combined.

4. 4

   Add corn syrup and peanuts, and then add butter.

5. 5

   Pour the filling into the prepared crust.

6. 6

   Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the pie is a rich golden brown, set around the edges, but still a little loose in the center. (If the crust gets too dark, tent the edges with a pie shield or foil during the last part of baking.).

7. 7

   Cool to room temperature.

8. 8

   Serve with whipped cream, if desired.