Pecan Pie Recipe
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Pecan Pie Recipe
Description
The recipe begins with preparing a frozen pie crust as the base. The filling blends light corn syrup with eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract to create a smooth sweet custard. Pecans are added with half chopped and half whole halves to provide a mix of textures across the pie’s surface and interior.
Pouring the mixture over the nuts in the crust, the pie bakes at 350°F for 50 to 60 minutes until the filling has set fully yet remains slightly firm to the touch. Cooling before serving allows the custard to firm completely and enhances flavor integration.
This straightforward pecan pie provides the traditional sweet and nutty flavors expected from this dessert, suitable for gatherings or a seasonal treat pairing well with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust frozen
- 1 cup light corn syrup (Karo preferred)
- 3 large egg
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves half chopped, half left whole
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, whisk corn syrup together with eggs, sugar, brown sugar, butter and vanilla until smooth.
- Add pecans to the bottom of the prepared pie shell and top with karo syrup mixture.
- Bake 50-60 minutes in the lower 2/3rds of the oven until pie has set. Cool completely before cutting and serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 534 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 534kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 74g | 25% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 188mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 156mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 59g | 118% |
| Vitamin A | 214IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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