Description
This foolproof pecan pie recipe offers a classic Southern experience with a perfect balance of crunchy pecans and a rich, silky custard filling. It is a reliable dessert for holiday gatherings, crafted with simple pantry staples to ensure a professional result with minimal effort. The caramel-forward profile and clean-slicing texture make it an essential recipe for every home baker’s collection, requiring no advanced skills to achieve gourmet-level results.
Ingredients
1 9-inch deep-dish pie crust
1.5 cups pecan halves or coarsely chopped pecans
1 cup light corn syrup
0.5 cup granulated white sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
4 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
0.25 teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Place the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
Gently fold the pecans into the liquid mixture until coated.
Pour the filling into the prepared pie shell, distributing the pecans evenly.
Bake for 50 minutes until the center is set with a slight jiggle.
Cool on a wire rack for at least three hours before slicing.
Notes
Ensure your eggs are at room temperature to help the custard emulsify properly. Allow the pie to cool completely; this is crucial for the filling to set so you can achieve clean slices.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg