Most of us know Karo Syrup from the sugar coma-inducing delicacy known as classic pecan pie, typically made around the holidays or anytime a sweet tooth needs satisfying. In fact, pecan pie was once ...

One holiday tradition may come with a twist this year. Karo, the syrup company that put pecan pies on sideboards across America, is introducing a corn syrup flavored with brown sugar. Like the company ...

Pumpkin pie may reign supreme on Thanksgiving, but the true hero of the dessert table is pecan pie. Unlike its gourd-based friend that falls out of favor after the holiday season, pecan pie remains a ...

When I left my childhood home in Uvalde for a life of my own, the most cherished thing I took with me was the family recipe for pecan pie. My great-grandmother had seven pecan trees in her yard; at ...

For the holidays, a pumpkin dessert is a given. Some folks don't care for the fruit of the orange gourd, however, so many hosts offer a second sweet. In Texas, that often means pecan pie. This is ...

Corn syrup is gross. I guess it’s okay in small quantities—say, to give homemade caramels a bit of chew—but it’s too one-note to be a standalone sweetener. As such, I avoid it when I can. Sadly, my ...