Description
Indulge in the rich, sweet flavors of a classic Southern Pecan Pie. This dessert features a buttery, flaky crust filled with a gooey mixture of pecans, sugar, and eggs, baked to golden perfection. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy treat any time.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Filling:
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the unbaked pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish.
- Mix the filling: In a large bowl, whisk together corn syrup, sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Stir in pecans.
- Fill the crust: Pour the filling into the crust, spreading the pecans evenly.
- Bake: Bake for 55–60 minutes until the center is set. If needed, cover the edges with foil to prevent over-browning.
- Cool and serve: Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing. Serve plain or with whipped cream.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, toast the pecans for 5–7 minutes before adding to the filling.
- This pie can be made a day ahead and stored at room temperature or refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 41 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 63 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
