The end of the year brings pecan harvest across the Midwest, and people use the locally grown nuts in a variety of ways. Harvest can involve commercial growers using mechanical shakers clamped to trees to shake loose the pecans, and many people may have memories of going out under a local pecan tree and picking them up.
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Locally grown pecans can be used in a variety of ways
Pecans can be used in a variety of ways in the kitchen and are a popular fixture in many holiday foods.
1 C. pecan halves or pecan pieces
1 stick (1/2 C.) unsalted butter, melted
1/4 C. chopped pecans, toasted
