Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of the Best Pecan Pie Recipe, a true gem of Southern cuisine. This easy-to-make dessert features a crispy crust filled with a rich and creamy mixture of coarsely chopped pecans, brown sugar, and warm spices, creating a sweet and nutty treat that will impress your guests at any gathering. Perfect for holidays or casual family dinners, this classic pecan pie is sure to become a staple in your dessert repertoire. With just eight simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you’ll find it effortless to whip up this crowd-pleaser whenever the craving strikes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9 inch) unbaked or frozen pie crust
- 2 ½ cups pecans, coarsely chopped
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup light corn syrup or dark corn syrup
- ¾ cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter (slightly cooled)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place chopped pecans evenly in the unbaked pie shell.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the filling over the pecans in the pie shell.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle.
- Allow to cool for at least two hours before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (107g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 175mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg