Description
Grandma’s classic Pecan Pie becomes a Southern comfort dessert that melts hearts with its rich, buttery caramel filling and perfectly crisp nutty topping. Warm slices paired with vanilla ice cream invite sweet memories of family gatherings and holiday cheer.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups pecan halves
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Crust:
- 1 9-inch pie crust, unbaked
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a cozy 350°F (175°C), preparing a welcoming environment for the pie’s transformation.
- Gently unfurl the pie crust, nestling it into a 9-inch pie dish with delicate precision, creating artful crimped edges that embrace the upcoming filling.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, whisk together the golden corn syrup, rich brown sugar, velvety eggs, luxurious melted butter, fragrant vanilla extract, and a whisper of salt until the mixture achieves a harmonious, silky consistency.
- Fold the pecan halves into the lustrous filling, allowing them to become evenly distributed throughout the sweet landscape.
- Carefully cascade the filling into the waiting pie crust, ensuring an even distribution that promises a perfect slice.
- Slide the pie into the preheated oven, allowing it to bake for 50-55 minutes, watching for the center to set with a subtle, tantalizing jiggle when gently nudged.
- Patience is key – permit the pie to rest and cool for a full two hours, allowing the flavors to meld and settle into a divine dessert experience.
- When ready, slice and serve, revealing the luscious layers of nutty, caramelized perfection.
Notes
- Toast pecans lightly before adding to the filling to enhance their nutty flavor and provide a deeper, more complex taste profile.
- Cover pie edges with aluminum foil during baking to prevent excessive browning and ensure an evenly baked crust.
- Swap corn syrup with maple syrup or honey for a more natural sweetener option that adds unique depth to the traditional pecan pie flavor.
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature to help them blend more smoothly into the filling and create a more consistent texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 436
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 92 mg