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
Sweet banana and maple pancakes with blueberries and pecans
Cheese nuggets with grape chutney and pecan salad
Caramel and coffee choux buns
Chocolate fridge cake
Chocolate pecan tart
Chocolate pasta with caramel and pecans
Banana and maple syrup cake
Christmas cake with pecan marzipan and brandy butter icing
Banana cake
Crispy filo mince pies with pear and apple mincemeat
Ginger, pecan and rum chocolate brownies
Maple bacon lollies
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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