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Easy Pecan Pie

This Southern pecan pie is truly one of the easiest desserts you will ever make!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 55 mins
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 469 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 prepared unbaked 9-inch pie crust (I use Pillsbury refrigerated pie crust)
  • 2 large eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1 cup light corn syrup (I use Karo brand)
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, plus extra pecan halves to garnish top

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate. Crimp the edges with a fork or use your fingers to flute the edges. Chill the pie shell in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes while you prepare the filling.
  2. In a large bowl, combine eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, flour, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt.
  3. Add the coarsely chopped pecans and stir to combine.
  4. Pour the filling into the chilled pie shell.
  5. Arrange pecan halves on top.
  6. On the middle rack (or in the lower third of the oven), bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 40-50 minutes. Keep an eye on the crust as it’s baking. You may want to place a pie crust shield (or strips of aluminum foil) around the edges of the crust after the first 20 or 30 minutes to prevent the edges from browning too much. If the top of the pie is getting too dark before it’s fully set, you can loosely tent the whole pie with a piece of aluminum foil. How to tell when the pie is done: The pie might jiggle a little bit in the center when you remove it from the oven, but it should have structure and should not wiggle too much. A slight jiggle is normal! You can test to see if the pie is baked all of the way through by inserting a knife into the center between two pecans. If the knife comes out clean, the pie is done. It will continue to thicken slightly as it cools.
  7. Place the pie on a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • The pie is best served at room temperature or even chilled, straight from the fridge. If the pie is too warm, the filling will just come oozing out rather than setting up nicely. It's delicious on its own, but it also feels decadent when served with vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 469kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 60g (20%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 52mg (17%) Sodium 243mg (10%) Potassium 138mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 47g (94%) Vitamin A 202IU (4%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 43mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 469

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 469kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 60g 20%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 243mg 10%
Potassium 138mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 47g 94%
Vitamin A 202IU 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 43mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.