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The nuts of the Pecan are edible, with a rich, buttery flavor. They can be eaten fresh or used in cooking, particularly in sweet desserts but also in some savory dishes. One of the most common desserts with the pecan as a central ingredient is the pecan pie, a traditional southern U.S. recipe. Pecans are also a major ingredient in praline candy, most often associated with New Orleans. In 1919 the 36th Texas Legislature made the Pecan tree the state tree of Texas.This also is Alabama's state tree. In southeast Texas, the Texas Pecan Festival is celebrated every year.