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Pecan Pie

A rich, sweet Southern classic with a gooey brown sugar and corn syrup filling studded with crunchy toasted pecans in a flaky buttery crust. Perfect for holidays and celebrations.

75 minMediumServes 8510 cal/serving

AmericanDessertOvenVegetarianLow CarbLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust
  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup dark corn syrup
  • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Fit 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.

  2. 2

    Spread 2 cups pecan halves evenly in the bottom of the chilled crust.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs, 1 cup dark corn syrup, 1 cup packed dark brown sugar, 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter, 2 tsp pure vanilla extract, and 1/2 tsp kosher salt until smooth and fully combined.

  4. 4

    Carefully pour the filling over the pecans. The pecans will float to the surface during baking.

  5. 5

    Place the pie on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until the edges are set and the center jiggles only slightly when gently shaken. If the crust edges brown too quickly, cover them with foil strips.

  6. 6

    Remove from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing. The filling will firm up as it cools.

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Questions

What temperature do I cook Pecan Pie at?

For Pecan Pie, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 2 hours, in step 6.

Is there a substitute for corn syrup in Pecan Pie?

The entry for Pecan Pie calls for 1 cup dark corn syrup. In its place: Honey works in baking, measure for measure. In candy work do not substitute: the syrup is there to stop sugar crystals forming.

Can I make Pecan Pie dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Pecan Pie is 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Pecan Pie vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and 3 large eggs. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

Does Pecan Pie contain tree nuts?

Yes: 2 cups pecan halves. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy, eggs and tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many carbs are in Pecan Pie?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) has 15 g of carbohydrate in about 510 calories, with 13 g protein and 44 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 103 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Which part of Pecan Pie can be done ahead?

Everything up to step 5. Step 5 is a built-in pause of 1 hour: "Bake for 50-60 minutes, until the edges are set and the center jiggles only slightly when gently shaken." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 6 when you are ready to finish.

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