Description
This traditional pecan pie is a classic Southern dessert with a buttery crust, rich sweet filling, and crunchy pecans. Perfect for holidays!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups pecan halves
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Place pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges.
3. Whisk together corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
4. Stir in 1 ½ cups pecans, reserving ½ cup for decoration.
5. Pour filling into crust and arrange pecans on top.
6. Bake for 55–60 minutes until set but slightly wobbly.
7. Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For a twist, add 1 tablespoon bourbon or ½ cup chocolate chips.
Always cool before slicing to let the filling set.
Use fresh pecans for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg