Pecan Pie Without Corn Syrup

INGREDIENTS

6 tbsp

butter

1 cup

and 1/4 light brown sugar (packed)

2 tsp

vanilla extract

1/4 tsp

salt

3/4 cup

agave syrup* (I use Agave In The Raw, another option would be honey or pure maple syrup)

large eggs (room temperature)

2 cups

pecans

1/2 cup

dark chocolate chips

9" deep dish pie crust (unbaked (homemade or store bought is fine))