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Moon Pie – A Retro Treat with a Modern Twist
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Moon Pie – A Retro Treat with a Modern Twist

A homemade take on classic Southern moon pies featuring buttery graham cracker bases layered with soft, homemade marshmallow filling. This premium version uses quality ingredients for a nostalgic yet refined dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 ¼ cups corn syrup
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup liquid glucose
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup salted nuts (optional, almonds or pecans)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C)
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs with 1 tbsp melted butter and 1 tbsp sugar
  3. Press mixture into pie molds to form bases
  4. In saucepan, combine corn syrup, sugar, glucose, 1/4 cup butter, and 1/2 cup water
  5. Cook over medium heat until 240°F (115°C), stirring constantly
  6. Remove from heat, add vanilla extract
  7. Pour hot mixture into prepared graham cracker bases
  8. Sprinkle with salted nuts if using
  9. Let cool completely before storing

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18g

Notes

Use light or dark corn syrup based on color preference
Coconut sugar can replace granulated sugar
Honey can substitute liquid glucose
Ghee can replace regular butter for a nuttier flavor
Bourbon vanilla extract adds extra depth (alcohol-free version recommended)

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