Are Derby Pie And Pecan Pie The Same? - Chowhound

Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock A multitude of lawsuits, a handful of ingredients, and a syrup company's marketing campaign are all that separate Kentucky derby pie — derby pie for short — from pecan pie. Really, it's easy to see why people confuse the two. Both boast chunks of crinkly nuts immersed in an ooey gooey center that sits on top of a flaky crust. More traditional-leaning derby pie makers stick to walnuts…