Description
Indulge in the rich, gooey goodness of this Easy Southern Pecan Pie. A classic dessert that’s perfect for any occasion, especially during the holiday season. This recipe delivers a buttery, sweet filling loaded with pecans, all nestled in a flaky pie crust.
Ingredients
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Pie Crust:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Filling:
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Crust: Place the unbaked pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges.
- Mix Filling: Whisk together corn syrup, sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Stir in pecans.
- Fill Pie: Pour filling into crust, spread pecans evenly.
- Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes until set and golden. Cover edges with foil if needed.
- Cool and Serve: Let pie cool on a rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, lightly toast the pecans before adding to the filling.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a delightful touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
