Description
A classic Southern pecan pie featuring a rich and gooey filling made with eggs, sugar, corn syrup, butter, and vanilla, nestled in a flaky, buttery 9-inch pie crust. Loaded with pecan halves, this pie offers a perfect balance of sweet, nutty flavors and a tender, slightly crisp top. Ideal for holiday gatherings or a comforting dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie
Filling
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups pecan halves
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature when the pie is ready to bake.
- Mix Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the eggs slightly, then whisk in the white sugar. Stir in the corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, salt, and pecan halves until all ingredients are well combined and the pecans are evenly distributed in the filling.
- Assemble Pie: Pour the prepared filling mixture into the unbaked 9-inch single crust pie shell, spreading it evenly.
- Bake Initial High Heat: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 15 minutes. This step helps set the crust and start the filling cooking process.
- Reduce Temperature and Finish Baking: Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking for an additional 35 to 40 minutes. The pie should turn golden brown on top and puff slightly. The filling will be set around the edges but still slightly jiggly in the center, indicating it’s perfectly cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pie to cool thoroughly at room temperature to let the filling set further before slicing and serving. This ensures clean cuts and optimal texture.
Notes
- This Southern pecan pie recipe combines sugar, dark corn syrup, and lots of pecans in a buttery crust for a sticky and sweet Southern dessert treat.
- Use fresh pecans for the best flavor and texture.
- Letting the pie cool completely before serving improves slicing and the overall eating experience.
- You can serve this pie with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 37 g
- Sodium: 262 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 77 mg
