Description
Experience the quintessential Southern dessert with this classic Pecan Pie. Featuring a perfectly flaky, buttery crust filled with a rich, caramel-like custard and an abundance of crunchy, toasted pecans, this pie offers a sophisticated balance of sweetness and earthy nuttiness. It is a timeless treat that brings warmth and comfort to any table, making it the ideal centerpiece for holiday gatherings or celebratory weekend desserts.
Ingredients
1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
2 cups pecans (lightly toasted)
3 large eggs (room temperature)
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Roll out the chilled pastry dough and fit it into a nine-inch pie plate.
Crimp the edges of the dough to create a decorative seal.
Refrigerate the prepared crust for fifteen minutes to set.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, light corn syrup, sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
Stir in the toasted pecans until well-coated.
Pour the mixture into the prepared pie crust.
Bake for 50 minutes until the filling is set but still slightly soft in the center.
Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing to ensure the custard sets properly.
Notes
For a deeper, more robust flavor profile, feel free to substitute the granulated sugar with light brown sugar. Always toast the pecans lightly in a dry skillet or oven for 3-5 minutes before adding them to the filling to enhance their natural oils and aroma. Store the pie at room temperature for up to two days or refrigerated for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg