Phoebe Wilson Dineen

In a small saucepan, combine

• 1 package (9 oz) condensed mincemeat, broken up
• 1/2 cup Karo light or dark syrup
• 1/4 cup margarine

Heat, stirring constantly until boiling. Gradually stir mixture into

• 3 slightly beaten eggs

Add

• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
• 1 tablespoon grated orange peel

Pour into 1 unbaked (9 inch) pie shell. Bake in 350°F oven 45 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched with finger.

Pour

• 1/4 cup dry sherry

over pie. Cool.

Serve with

• whipped cream, if desired.