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AMERICAN PECAN TART 24 Pack

AMERICAN PECAN TART 24 Pack

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Pecan pie Tart by make par Executive Pastry Chef in NEW JERSEY NEWARK Canela Bakery is an American creation with roots in the South, likely originating from Texas or Louisiana in the late 19th century. While pecans were native to North America, the first recorded recipes date to the 1880s, with popularity surging in the 1920s–1930s due to Karo syrup marketing recipes on their cans.
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Key Historical Facts:
  • Early Origins: Although often associated with early Southern history, the earliest known printed recipe for pecan pie appeared in Harper’s Bazaar in 1886. Another early recipe was published in 1898 in a St. Louis charity cookbook.
  • The Texas/Louisiana Connection:
    Pecans are native to the lower Mississippi River Valley and Texas. It is believed that early, unpublished versions of the pie were likely created by Southern settlers in the late 1800s.
Karo Syrup's Role: The modern popularity of pecan pie is largely thanks to the Karo Syrup company, which began printing pecan pie recipes on their corn syrup bottles in the 1920s.The "Modern" Recipe: The 1920s saw the shift toward the modern recipe (using corn syrup instead of a milk-based custard), which helped cement it as a standard Thanksgiving and holiday dessert.State Symbol: In 2013, Texas named pecan pie its official state pie, highlighting its strong roots in Texas culture.
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Cultural Significance:
Pecan pie is considered a staple of Southern hospitality, heavily associated with the Deep South, especially Louisiana, Texas, and Georgia. It is often served during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the American New Year, and is a staple at family gatherings.
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24 servings

Allergenics: Nuts, Soybeans, Milk, Eggs, and Wheat

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