Description
A classic and easy Southern pecan pie recipe that delivers a sweet custardy filling with crunchy pecans, all nestled in a flaky crust. Perfect for holidays or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Prepare the pie crust in a pie plate
- Melt the butter in a medium bowl or saucepa
- Combine melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and corn syrup in a bowl and whisk until smooth
- In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs and then whisk them into the sugar mixture. Stir in vanilla and salt
- Add 1 1/2 cups of pecan halves to the filling
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust and arrange the reserved pecan halves on top
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the edges are set and the center has a slight wobble
- Cool completely on a wire rack before serving
Notes
Use high-quality pecans for the best flavor.
Allow the pie to cool completely for proper setting.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 500-550 kcal
- Sugar: 40-45 g
- Sodium: 180-200 mg
- Fat: 30-35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15-18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10-12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55-60 g
- Fiber: 2-3 g
- Protein: 5-6 g
- Cholesterol: 100-110 mg