Easy Pecan Pie
Easy Pecan Pie is a classic Southern dessert made simple. With a buttery crust, gooey filling, and toasty pecans, it’s the perfect make-ahead treat for holidays or anytime comfort.
- Author: Ava
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
- Pie Crust: 1 unbaked 9-inch crust – forms the flaky, buttery base
- Pecans: 1 1/2 cups (halved or chopped) – the crunchy, toasty stars
- Corn Syrup: 1 cup – gives the filling its signature gooey texture
- Brown Sugar: 1/2 cup – adds caramel-like depth
- Eggs: 3 large – bind the filling into custardy perfection
- Unsalted Butter: 1/4 cup (melted) – adds richness and silkiness
- Vanilla Extract: 1 1/2 teaspoons – warms up the flavor profile
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon – balances the sweetness
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and position rack in the center.
- Combine Ingredients: Whisk together corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Fit unbaked crust into a 9-inch pie pan and crimp the edges.
- Assemble the Dish: Add chopped pecans to the crust, pour filling evenly over them.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake 50–60 minutes, until edges are set and center has a slight jiggle.
- Finishing Touches: Let cool for at least 2 hours to allow filling to set.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice and serve plain or topped with whipped cream or ice cream.
Notes
- Toast pecans before using to deepen flavor.
- Protect crust edges with foil halfway through baking.
- Let pie cool completely for a clean slice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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