Description
A rich and sweet Southern classic dessert featuring a gooey filling and crunchy pecans, perfect for holiday gatherings or family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 unbaked pie crust (9 inches)
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the unbaked pie crust by placing it into a 9-inch pie plate. Crimp the edges to your desired style and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn syrup, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Whisk together until smooth.
- Add the beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and salt, whisking until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in the pecan halves.
- Pour the pecan filling into the prepared pie crust, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, or until the pie is set and jiggles slightly in the center.
- Let the pie cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
Serve warm or cold. Pecan pie can be topped with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or caramel sauce for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg