Classic Pecan Pie Recipe
A traditional Southern pecan pie with a gooey, caramel-like filling and crunchy pecans in a flaky crust. This recipe ensures a perfect set for your holiday dessert table.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 60 min
- Total Time: 75 min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the unbaked pie crust on a baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Stir in the pecan halves, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the filling mixture.
- Carefully pour the pecan filling into the unbaked pie crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and the crust is golden brown. A knife inserted near the center should come out clean. If the crust edges start to brown too quickly, you can cover them with foil.
- Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2-3 hours before slicing and serving. This allows the filling to set properly.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add 1-2 tablespoons of bourbon to the filling mixture.
- To toast the pecans beforehand, spread them on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes until fragrant. Let them cool before adding to the pie.
- Ensure your pie crust is fully unbaked before adding the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg