Charlie and I had meant to let you know August 20th is National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day #ChocolatePecanPieDay and August 20th is also National Lemonade Day #LemonadeDay. Giving us two foods to celebrate.
The only problem is I don’t like Chocolate Pecan Pie’s. I prefer a Chocolate Pie or a Pecan Pie but not together. Charlie doesn’t like any kind of Pie. Knowing David the way I do I’m sure he wouldn’t mind having a slice of Chocolate Pecan Pie because David likes Chocolate Pie and his all time favorite Pie is Pecan Pie just like Suzzane.
As for National Lemonade Day I will pass on it as well because I don’t know about you but I don’t care for Lemonade and nothing you say is going to change that. David likes Lemonade and orders it a lot of time in the Summer. Charlie will drink Lemonade but it isn’t his favorite and he said he can take it or leave it. How about you. Do you like Lemonade?
Here is a recipe for Chocolate Pecan Pie and Lemonade for you to make and celebrate these unique #Holidays. If your #Homeschooling your children let them make Lemonade as part of a cooking class and they could start there own business by setting up a Lemonade Stand.
Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe:
I hope you and your family enjoy this decadent Chocolate Pecan Pie recipe that blends rich chocolate with crunchy pecans in a buttery crust. This recipe for a Chocolate Pecan Pie is perfect for the holidays or whenever you need a sweet indulgence
- 1 unbaked 9-inch deep-dish pie crust
- 3 oz semi-sweet chocolate (melted)
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 large eggs
- ⅔ cup dark corn syrup
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups pecans (halves or chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over medium-low heat. Stir until smooth, then let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together corn syrup, eggs, brown sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla.
- Stir in the melted chocolate mixture and pecans.
- Pour filling into the pie crust.
- Bake for 60–70 minutes until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before serving.
For a additional twist on this Chocolate Pecan Pie recipe you can add whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for extra treat.
For the adults if you want a twist to the recipe you can use Bourbon or how about a sea salt finish?
Here’s a super simple and kid-approved lemonade recipe that’s perfect for sunny days and little hands to help with 🍋:
Classic Homemade Lemonade (Kid-Friendly)
This Classic Homemade Lemonade is perfect for a beginner cooking class or #Homeschool Class
Ingredients:
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 6–8 lemons)
- 1 cup sugar
- 6 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice and sugar.
- Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add the cold water and mix well.
- Serve over ice cubes in individual glasses.
- Garnish with lemon slices for a fun touch!
This Lemonade recipe doesn’t require a stove, so it’s safe and easy for kids to help mix and stir. If you want to jazz the Lemonade up ty adding a splash of sparkling water or a few mint leaves for a refreshing twist.
If you’d prefer a frozen or pink Lemonade recipe leave me a comment and I will share them with you.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
