Description
Indulge in the rich, nutty sweetness of a classic Pecan Pie with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a comforting dessert any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Filling:
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Crust: Place the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges as desired.
- Mix the Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Stir in the pecans until coated.
- Fill the Crust: Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
- Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes until the center is set and the crust is golden brown. Cover edges with foil if browning too quickly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
