Pecan Pie Filling

2/3c           sugar

1/3c           butter (melted)

1c              rogers golden syrup or corn syrup

2tbsp         vanilla

1/2tsp        salt

3                eggs

1c              pecan halves (toasted)

1c              chocolate chips

In large bowl, beat sugar, butter, syrup, vanilla, salt and the eggs. Stir in the pecans and chocolate chips.

Pour into pastry-lined pie plate. 

Cover edge with 2- to 3-inch strip of foil to prevent excess browning; remove foil during last 15 minutes of baking

Bake at 375 degrees for about 40 to 50 minutes. Let cool for at least half an hour before serving.

For a yummy twist:

-Replace half of the chocolate chips with toasted coconut.

-How about 1/2c of dried cherries and 1/2c of chocolate chips...YUMMY

-Use dried cranberries and coconut instead of chocolate chips.

-Replace all the chocolate chips with an extra cup of toasted pecans.