Pecan pie

9-inch pie, 8 servings

1 unbaked 9-inch pastry shell (p. [64])
1 cup pecan halves
3 eggs, beaten
½ cup sugar
1 cup dark corn sirup
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
¼ cup melted butter or margarine

Prepare unbaked pastry shell. Spread nuts in bottom of pastry shell.

Combine remaining ingredients and pour over nuts. Bake at 375° F. (moderate oven) 30 to 40 minutes, or until the filling appears set when the pie is gently moved.