Classic Pecan Pie
A traditional Southern dessert, classic pecan pie is a rich and sweet custard pie filled with toasted pecans and a buttery, flaky crust. Perfect for holidays or special gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 55 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together corn syrup, sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in the pecans and pour the mixture into the prepared crust.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, until the center is set and the pie is golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Cover the edges of the crust with foil halfway through baking if they brown too quickly.
- The pie will continue to set as it cools.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 503
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 66mg
Keywords: classic pecan pie, holiday dessert, Southern pie, Thanksgiving dessert, sweet pie
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