Description
Southern pecan pie showcases rich, buttery flavors from generations of home baking traditions. Nutty pecans and caramel-like filling create a classic dessert perfect for holiday gatherings and sweet celebrations.
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) light corn syrup or maple syrup
- 1 ½ cups (170 grams) pecan halves
- 1 cup (220 grams) brown sugar, packed
- ⅓ cup (76 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ¼ cups (156 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 tsp (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
- ½ tsp (2.5 grams) salt
- 3 to 4 tbsps (45 to 60 milliliters) ice water
- ¼ tsp (1.25 grams) salt
Instructions
- Preheating: Fire up the oven to 350°F (175°C), establishing the optimal thermal environment for pie transformation.
- Filling Fusion: In a mixing bowl, whisk corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until achieving a velvety, homogeneous mixture that gleams with potential.
- Egg Integration: Fold whole eggs into the syrupy base, thoroughly blending to create a luxurious, cohesive foundation that will provide structural integrity and deep flavor complexity.
- Pecan Infusion: Gently incorporate pecans throughout the liquid landscape, ensuring each nut is lavishly coated and strategically distributed for maximum gustatory impact.
- Pie Assembly: Cascade the pecan-enriched filling into the prepared pie crust, meticulously spreading with a spatula to create an even, tempting topography that promises delectable results.
- Baking Ritual: Slide the pie into the preheated oven, allowing it to bake for 50-60 minutes until the filling puffs slightly and metamorphoses into a set, glossy masterpiece with a golden-brown perimeter.
- Cooling and Serving: Extract the pie from the oven, letting it rest at room temperature to stabilize and achieve the perfect slicing consistency, transforming anticipation into culinary satisfaction.
Notes
Prevent Soggy Crust: Blind bake the pie crust for 10 minutes before adding filling to create a crisp, sturdy base that resists moisture from the syrupy pecan mixture.
Manage Pecan Distribution: Lightly toast pecans before mixing to enhance their nutty flavor and prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the pie during baking.
Control Filling Consistency: Use room temperature eggs and mix ingredients gently to avoid incorporating too much air, which can cause the filling to become puffy or crack during baking.
Achieve Perfect Doneness: Insert a knife near the pie’s center – it should come out clean with a slight wobble, indicating the filling is set but still delicately soft and not overcooked.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 439
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg