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Pecan Pie

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A classic dessert featuring a sweet, gooey filling with crunchy pecans, perfect for gatherings and special occasions.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup cold butter, cut into cubes Must be very cold for a flaky crust.
  • 3-4 tablespoons ice water Add gradually until dough comes together.
For the filling
  • 1 cup light corn syrup Can be substituted with maple syrup or honey.
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • cup melted butter
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups pecan halves Use fresh pecans for best flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mix the flour and salt in a bowl. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
  2. Add ice water one tablespoon at a time until the dough comes together.
  3. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Roll out the dough and fit it into a 9-inch pie pan. Trim and crimp the edges.
  3. Whisk the corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and salt together until smooth for the filling.
  4. Arrange the pecan halves in the bottom of the pie crust.
  5. Pour the filling mixture over the pecans.
  6. Bake for 50-60 minutes until the filling is set but still jiggles slightly in the center.
  7. Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing, which takes about 2-3 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 5gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 240mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30g

Notes

Serve at room temperature or slightly warm. Goes well with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Sprinkle a bit of sea salt for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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