Description
Experience the timeless taste of the South with this Classic Pecan Pie. This dessert features a rich, gooey custard base made from brown sugar and corn syrup, packed with toasted pecans for a deep, nutty crunch. Housed in a buttery, flaky crust, it is the perfect centerpiece for holiday gatherings. Our precise ingredient ratios ensure a perfectly set center and a luxurious finish that is easy for home bakers to master.
Ingredients
2 cups pecans, roughly chopped and toasted
1 cup corn syrup, light or dark
1 cup brown sugar, packed
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup butter, melted and cooled
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1 9-inch unbaked deep dish pie crust
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Toast the pecans on a baking sheet for eight minutes until fragrant.
Arrange the toasted pecans evenly inside the unbaked pie crust.
Whisk the eggs in a large mixing bowl until fully combined.
Add the brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, salt, and vanilla extract.
Stir the mixture thoroughly until the sugar dissolves completely.
Pour the custard mixture carefully over the pecans in the crust.
Bake the pie for 50 to 55 minutes until the center is set.
Cool the pie on a wire rack for at least two hours before slicing.
Notes
Toasting the pecans is crucial for unlocking the deeper flavor profile. Ensure the pie cools for at least two hours so the custard can set properly for clean slicing.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 55
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg