Description
Indulge in a timeless Southern treasure featuring a rich, gooey, and perfectly caramelized filling encased in a flaky buttery crust. This recipe balances premium dark brown sugar with pure vanilla and toasted, crunchy pecans to create a sophisticated flavor profile. With a foolproof ratio of ingredients, this pie achieves a consistent, professional set every time, making it the perfect centerpiece for your next family gathering or celebratory dessert table.
Ingredients
2 cups pecans, chopped and toasted
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup butter, melted and cooled
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 9-inch deep-dish unbaked pie shell
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth and thoroughly combined.
Stir in the corn syrup, dark brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is uniform.
Use a spatula to gently fold the toasted pecans into the wet filling mixture.
Pour the filling into the unbaked pie shell.
Bake on the center rack for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle.
Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool completely for at least three hours before slicing.
Notes
To toast pecans, heat them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant. Letting the pie cool for the full three hours is essential for the filling to set properly, preventing it from running when sliced. Store the pie covered at room temperature for up to two days, or in the refrigerator for up to five days.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg