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Pecan Pie

Pecan Pie

This pecan pie recipe makes a wonderfully rich, Southern-style pecan pie. The best I've ever tasted!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine Southern
Servings 8 slices
Calories 512 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • Saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Pie Dish

Ingredients
  

Filling Ingredients

  • 1.75 cups white sugar
  • 0.25 cups dark corn syrup
  • 0.25 cups butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 3 large eggs
  • 0.25 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1.25 cups chopped pecans

Crust

  • 1 9-inch unbaked pie shell

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine sugar, corn syrup, butter, water, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a full boil; remove from heat.
  • Beat eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer until frothy. Gradually beat in cooked syrup mixture. Stir in salt, vanilla, and pecans.
  • Pour pecan mixture into pie shell. Bake in the preheated oven until filling is set, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Allow to cool to room temperature. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

This pie is best served at room temperature and is perfect for any occasion.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slicesCalories: 512kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 5gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 273mgPotassium: 117mgFiber: 3gSugar: 47gCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Baked Goods, Dessert, Holiday Desserts, pecan pie, pie, Southern Cuisine
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