Description
This Easy Southern Pecan Pie is a classic American dessert featuring a rich, gooey filling made from corn syrup, sugar, eggs, and butter, generously packed with crunchy pecan halves. Perfectly baked in a flaky 9-inch pie crust, this pie combines sweet and nutty flavors for a delightful treat that’s ideal for holidays or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
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 and Prepare Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish, making sure to flute the edges if you like for a decorative touch.
- Mix Filling Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together light corn syrup, granulated sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Add Pecans: Stir the pecan halves into the filling mixture, ensuring that all the pecans are evenly coated with the syrupy filling.
- Fill the Pie Crust: Pour the pecan mixture into the prepared pie crust, spreading the pecans out evenly so they cover the surface uniformly.
- Bake the Pie: Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes. The filling should be set but still slightly jiggle in the center when gently shaken. If the crust edges brown too quickly, cover them with foil to prevent burning.
- Cool the Pie: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature. This cooling lets the filling thicken and set properly before slicing.
- Serve: Serve the pecan pie as is, or add a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Cover pie edges with foil halfway through baking if they brown too fast.
- Let the pie cool completely before slicing to ensure clean slices.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate.
- This pie pairs wonderfully with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
