Description
Impress your guests with the Best Pecan Pie Recipe, a classic Southern dessert that embodies rich flavors and delightful textures. This pie features a gooey filling made from coarsely chopped pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon, all nestled in a flaky crust. Perfect for family gatherings or holiday celebrations, this recipe requires just ten minutes of prep time and simple ingredients, making it accessible for bakers of all skill levels. Serve it plain or elevate your dessert with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra touch of indulgence. Delight your loved ones with a slice of this irresistible pecan pie that’s sure to be the highlight of any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
- 2 ½ cups pecans (coarsely chopped)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter (slightly cooled)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Evenly distribute coarsely chopped pecans in the unbaked pie shell.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the pecans in the pie shell, ensuring they're well-coated.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes until the center jiggles slightly but is set at the edges.
- Cool for at least two hours before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 112g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg