You can find pecan trees all over the south. Growing up in Alabama I had family members who owned a pecan orchard. I have lots of memories picking up pecans to earn extra money. I also remember shelling the pecans for hours to put in the freezer. Anyway, I loved pecans then and I love pecans now. One of our family’s favorite ways to eat pecans growing up was in a pecan pie. Today, I make these delicious Pecan Pie Bars mainly around Thanksgiving and Christmas time. My children and my husband ask for these every year instead of a pecan pie, probably because they can just grab one and go.
It is true that in the south we pronounce pecan like pe-con. The reason is that people in the south who grew up using an outhouse used a pee can during the night. So, If you say pecan (pee can) a person who grew up in the south may bring you something besides pecans. Yes, I know what you must be thinking. Too much information! Well, this information was passed down by my father, his sisters and my husbands grandparents.
Please give these pecan bars a chance! We hope you really enjoy them.
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