Press in shortening and butter with a pastry blender until crumbly.
Add water, stirring with a fork until a ball forms.
Cut dough in half and roll out pastries into two even circles.
Press onto bottom and up the sides of two 7 oz ramekin dishes.
For the Filling:
In a medium bowl, whisk together beaten egg, sugar, melted butter, dark corn syrup, ground cinnamon and vanilla extract until well combined.
Place pecans into bottom of the two pie crusts.
Pour filling on top of pecans, divided evenly. Add a few more pecans to the tops if desired.
Place two ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 30 - 35 minutes, or until middle of pie is mostly set and not too wiggly. The center will puff up a bit.