Luby's Pecan Pie
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Luby's Pecan Pie
Description
This pecan pie begins by melting butter, then mixing it with light corn syrup, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and salt to create a smooth, sweet filling. Pecans are arranged evenly in the unbaked 9-inch pie shell, where they will float to the top during baking. The filling is poured over the nuts and the pie is baked at 350°F for about an hour until the center sets, indicating the filling is cooked through.
The finished pie has a glossy, amber surface with pecans prominently displayed on top and a custard-like interior. Sweetness from the corn syrup and sugar is balanced by the buttery crust and toasted pecans. This pie is traditionally served at holidays or special gatherings.
It pairs well with whipped cream if desired, which adds a light creamy contrast to the rich pie. Luby's Pecan Pie is straightforward to prepare and captures the essence of classic pecan pie flavors and texture.
Ingredients
- 1 pie shell 9-inch, unbaked
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 egg
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Melt butter and set aside. In a medium-sized bowl, combine corn syrup, sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and salt. Combine and mix well. The mixture should be smooth before you pour it into the pie shell.
- Place pecans in the pie shell. The pecans will float to the top as the pie cooks.
- Pour the filling mixture over the pecans.
- Bake for approximately an hour, or until the center is set.
Notes
- Serve pecan pie with whipped cream to balance its sweetness and enhance creaminess.
- The recipe is adapted from the Houston Chronicle.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 462 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 462kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 319mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 94mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 58g | 116% |
| Vitamin A | 225IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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