Macadamia Nut Pie

1 (9-inch) pie shell, unbaked
3 large or 4 small eggs
2/3 cup minus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 1/2 cups chopped macadamia nuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream (optional)

Prepare unbaked pie shell. Beat eggs with sugar. Add corn syrup and next 3 ingredients. Blend well. Pour into pie shell and bake on bottom rack of oven at 325 degrees F for about 50 minutes.

Serve with whipped cream, if desired. May be prepared a day ahead. Freezes well after baking.