Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's favorite food

As we celebrate the birth of a great man. I can't help but wonder what are some of the things he liked to eat that would sustain him on his many trips as he promoted equality for all.

One of the things I found out was Dr. Martin Luther King likes Pecan Pie. Below is a recipe for that dessert that is not for the diet conscious. Maybe you can try this recipe today or for the next MLK Day.

Ingredients

• 1 sheet refrigerated piecrust (half a 15-ounce package)
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 5 1/3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• 2 cups toasted pecan halves
• Freshly whipped cream, for serving (optional)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Unroll the piecrust and place in a 9-inch pie plate. Fold the overhang under and crimp the edge with a fork or your fingers. Bake the crust until light golden brown, about 10 minutes. Cool completely on a rack. (Leave the oven on.)

Whisk the corn syrup, brown sugar, salt, butter and vanilla in a medium bowl. Lightly beat the eggs in a small bowl, then whisk into the corn syrup mixture.

Finely chop 1/2 cup pecans and spread evenly over the piecrust. Roughly chop another

1/2 cup pecans and mix into the corn syrup mixture, then pour the filling into the crust. Arrange the remaining 1 cup pecans on top in a decorative pattern.

Bake the pie until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Cool completely on a rack. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.

Always remember to take life one day at a time.