Description
This classic Southern American pecan pie is the perfect holiday dessert for beginners and experts alike. Featuring a rich, caramelized custard filling and crunchy toasted pecans, it offers a professional-grade finish with deep molasses notes. The filling is perfectly balanced with light corn syrup and brown sugar, ensuring a glossy, smooth consistency that sets beautifully. Simple to prepare using pantry staples, this pie delivers a high-quality, buttery experience that is guaranteed to impress your guests. Best served after cooling to allow the flavors to meld completely.
Ingredients
2 cups pecans, roughly chopped
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup brown sugar, packed firmly
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup butter, melted and slightly cooled
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 unbaked pie crust
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and set the oven rack to the center position.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth.
Gently fold the chopped pecans into the liquid mixture until all nuts are thoroughly coated.
Pour the filling into the unbaked pie crust and spread the pecans evenly.
Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the center of the pie is set but still has a slight jiggle.
Place the pie on a wire rack and allow it to cool for at least three hours before slicing to ensure the custard sets properly.
Notes
Ensure your eggs are at room temperature for the best emulsion. You can use either a store-bought or a homemade pie crust for this recipe. Do not skip the cooling time, as the filling needs it to firm up into a sliceable consistency.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 55
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg