On October 1, 2019, the Texas Pecan Board gathered at the State Capitol with some of the state’s pecan growers in honor of the 100th anniversary of the pecan tree being the State Tree of Texas. This also marked the beginning of Texas Pecan Month by gubernatorial proclamation. Bob Whitney, Executive Director of the Texas Pecan Board, said during the recognition of this wonderful achievement, “Texas has had a long love affair with pecans, and we aren’t surprised, but of course thrilled…As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of our State Tree, we hope every Texan will embrace Texas Pecan Month and reconnect with what is the only truly native nut to America and indeed Texas.”
In honor of Texas Pecan Month, we’ve opened the vault to find some of our favorite recipes. Here are our top picks for tasty pecan creations you’ll love.
1. Texas Pecan Banana Bread
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Banana bread is already a fantastic dessert on its own, but add “the crunch of a perfect, Texas pecan” and you’ve got a match made in Heaven! Have a warm slice of this bad boy, spread with butter, accompanied by a cup of tea or coffee, and you’ve got a recipe for a great start (or end) to your day. The entire family will enjoy Texas Pecan Banana Bread, and you might even want to consider baking extra for your neighbors too! Find the recipe here.
2. Texas Pecan Pie Pound Cake
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Those who love pecan pie as well as old-fashioned pound cake will get the best of both worlds in this recipe! Texas Pecan Pie Pound Cake will have your house guests begging for more. Indulgent and rich, this dessert would most definitely go well with a scoop of your favorite ice cream! Get the recipe here.
3. Caramel-Pecan Cheesecake Pie
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Many people have been known to enjoy the standard pecan pie without hesitation. But for those who savor the indulgence of a cheesecake, Caramel-Pecan Cheesecake Pie has all the greatest dessert sensations you could possibly crave! The recipe link is available here, and if you try this at home, we can’t be held responsible for the possible tossing of your diet plans out the window!