Pecan Pie Recipe
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
55 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
594 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Pecan Pie Recipe
Description
The Pecan Pie uses a pie crust, either homemade or store-bought, as a sturdy base. The filling combines packed brown sugar, softened butter, eggs, corn syrup, vanilla extract, flour, salt, and chopped pecans, mixed thoroughly before pouring into the blind-baked crust. The pie is baked at 425°F initially and then through to completion, allowing the filling to thicken and set without curdling.
To enhance the pie’s flavor, pecans can be toasted lightly prior to mixing to bring out their aroma and crunch. The mixture of chopped and whole pecans contributes to varied texture in each bite, balancing the sweet custard with nutty firmness. This pie is a traditional choice for festive occasions and pairs well with whipped cream or ice cream.
Making the pie ahead is convenient since it stores well in the refrigerator, and it can be frozen wrapped tightly for up to three months. Thawing overnight in the fridge and briefly warming before serving ensures the custard is smooth and sliceable.
Ingredients
- ½ recipe pie crust
Filling
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons butter unsalted, softened
- 4 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup corn syrup light or dark
- ½ cup pecans chopped
- 1½ cups pecans halves
Instructions
- Make the pie crust according to this pie crust recipe. You can also use store bought pie crust.
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- If using your own homemade pie crust, remove the dough from the refrigerator, and let it sit at room temperature for up to 10 minutes. This is required to soften the dough a bit, so that you can roll it out.
- Roll out the disc using a rolling pin. If your dough is sticking to the surface or to the rolling pin add a bit more flour as necessary. Roll it until it's about ⅛ of an inch in thickness. Place the pie dough lightly into a pie plate. I usually roll it on the rolling pin and unroll it over the pie plate. (see video) Crimp the edge and cut off excess dough.
- Place a piece of parchment paper over the pie shell and fill it with pie weights. If you don't have pie weights, you can use dry beans. Place the pie shell into the oven and blind bake it for 15 minutes. Read more about blind baking here. Once done, remove the pie weights and the parchment paper from the pie shell.
- Reduce temperature to 350°F.
- Make the pie filling. To a large bowl add the brown sugar, salt and flour and combine. Add the butter, eggs, vanilla, corn syrup and whisk or mix with a mixer until everything is well incorporated. Stir in the ½ cup of chopped pecans.
- Pour the pie filling over the pie crust then arrange the rest of the pecans over the top of the pie filling.
- Place in the oven and bake for about 50 to 55 minutes, until it puffs up and when you jiggle it there's no wiggle to it.
- Let the pie cool completely in order for the filling to set, before slicing into it.
Notes
- Toast pecans at 350°F for about 5 minutes to intensify their flavor before adding to the filling.
- Homemade pie crust can be made in advance using detailed steps or store-bought crusts can be a convenient substitute.
- This pie can be baked a day or two ahead; store wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- For longer storage, freeze the baked pie tightly wrapped for up to 3 months and thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating to serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 594 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 594kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 192mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 52g | 104% |
| Vitamin A | 395IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
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