While pecans are widely known for being a key ingredient in pecan pie, they are also used in salads, trail mixes, baked goods, and even savory dishes. More importantly, they’re a nutrient-rich snack that supports heart health, brain function, and overall vitality.

Pecans, America’s only native major nut, have a storied history in the United States. Today, American trees produce hundreds of million of pounds of pecans – 80% of the world’s pecan crop. Most of that crop stays here. Pecans are used to produce pecan milk, butter and oil, but many of the nuts end up in pecan pies. Throughout history, pecans have been overlooked, poached, cultivated and ...

AOL: My Secret Ingredient Makes the Best Pecan Pie You'll Ever Try

When it comes to the holidays, there are two categories of dishes: the ones we make in the name of tradition, and those we look forward to all year. I think it's safe to safe my pecan pie falls in the ...

Today: Start baking Thanksgiving pies early! Make Magnolia's pumpkin praline, apple and more

As the "chief baking officer" of New York's famous Magnolia Bakery, Bobbie Lloyd knows a few things about making pies and other pastries — and she's letting us in on some of her secrets! Lloyd shared ...

Start baking Thanksgiving pies early! Make Magnolia's pumpkin praline, apple and more