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Frances Davison Braden

“Aunt Frank”

Frances’ Pinto Bean Pie—Mock Pecan Pie

Aunt Frances published this recipe in a 1982 church cookbook. It is a depression era recipe
that shows how people made do with the ingredients they had on hand.
It seemed appropriate to include this recipe as an inspiration to our family members
who are enduring hard times and shortages of food during the 2020 Pandemic
as we are writing this cookbook.

1‐1/2 cups sugar

1 teaspoon each: allspice, cinnamon, and nutmeg

1‐1/2 cups cooked, mashed pinto beans

1 whole egg, beaten

2 egg yolks beaten

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 unbaked 9 inch pie shell

1. Combine sugar and spices in a medium mixing bowl

and mix well.

2. Add beans, egg, egg yolks, and vanilla.

3. Mix well until smooth.

4. Pour into pie shell.

5. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

6. Reduce heat to 300 degrees and bake 45 minutes or

until set.