Pecan Pie

Name: Pecan Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Questions

Can I make Pecan Pie dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry 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.

How long does Pecan Pie keep?

Store it airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

Can I halve or double Pecan Pie?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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