Special Cashew Pie

Filling
1/4 c brown sugar, firmly packed
3 T butter, softened
1/2 c light corn syrup
1/2 c sour cream
1 t vanilla
3 eggs
1 c cashews, chopped
Pastry
3 c flour
1 c shortening
1 egg, 5
5 T water
1 t vinegar
1 t salt

Filling In large bowl, beat brown sugar & butter until light & fluffy.
Add corn syrup, sour cream & vanilla. Beat until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time, blending well after each addition.
Stir in cashews. Pour into 9" crust lined pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45- 50 minutes, or until top of pie is golden brown. Cover edges of crust if needed to prevent excessive browning.

Pastry Beat egg; add water, vinegar & salt, mix together. Cut shortening into flour until crumbly.
Add egg mixture. Roll dough out onto lightly floured surface & fill a 9" pie pan. Cut excess off & crimp edges. This may be kept in ice box until ready to use.

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