Pecan Pie Recipe

This easy pecan pie recipe features a rich, caramel-colored filling packed with nutty, crunchy pecans in a tender, buttery crust. This recipe is ideal for holidays, Thanksgiving, or any other occasion where you desire a rich and nutty dessert!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: American

Courses: Dessert

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 12

Calories: 368 kcal

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

This easy pecan pie recipe features a rich, caramel-colored filling packed with nutty, crunchy pecans in a tender, buttery crust. This recipe is ideal for holidays, Thanksgiving, or any other occasion where you desire a rich and nutty dessert!

Ingredients

1 Homemade pie crust (Unbaked)
1 cup Granulated Sugar
3 tbsp Light brown sugar
1/2 tsp Salt
1 cup Light Corn Syrup
3/4 tsp Vanilla Extract
1/3 cup Salted butter (Softened or Melted)
3 large Eggs
1 1/2 cups Pecan Halves (Can Chop the Pecans or Leave Whole)

Instructions

1
Prepare my perfect pie crust recipe and place the pie dough in a deep dish pie plate. Refrigerate while you prepare the pecan pie filling.
2
In a large bowl, cream together sugar, brown sugar, salt, corn syrup, and softened (or melted) butter. Mix in the eggs and vanilla.
3
Reserve a few pecans and stir the rest into the batter. Pour into an unbaked pie shell. Add a few of the reserved pecans on top of the pie in any empty spots to make it look pretty. Use a small spoon to cover them with batter.
4
Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes, then lower the oven temp to 350 degrees F and continue baking for about 50 minutes. Check the pie halfway through cooking, and tent a large piece of greased aluminum foil over the top of it. I tent it high to ensure it doesn't touch the pie filling. You will know your pecan pie is done when you can shake it gently and it is not overly jiggly. If it jiggles a lot when shaking, continue cooking until the center is more set—5–10 more minutes, or longer if needed. Cook it longer rather than shorter to ensure that the middle is set.
5
Allow the pie to cool completely for several hours before cutting and serving. Or refrigerate for 1-3 days until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 368kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g30%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 54mg18%
Sodium 230mg10%
Potassium 86mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 42g
Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 224 IU
Vitamin C 0.1 mg
Calcium 25 mg
Iron 1 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

This recipe is for a standard 9” pie dish. If you have a larger pie dish, then I would suggest 1 ½ times the recipe!
Make Ahead Instructions: You can prepare homemade pecan pie up to 1-3 days in advance. Bake the pie, allow it to completely cool, then cover and store it in the refrigerator. I like to remove it from the fridge one hour before serving. You can also make the pecan pie filling (don’t add the nuts to the batter) and pie crust ahead of time and store them separately, then assemble the pie and bake it on the day you want to serve it.
Freezing Instructions: Allow baked pecan pie to cool completely, then cover it with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw completely in the fridge before serving.

Read it online: https://therecipenook.com/recipe/pecan-pie-recipe/