Brown Butter Pecan Pie Recipe

Name: Brown Butter Pecan Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup butter; 1 cup light corn syrup; 1 cup sugar (can use ¾ cup for a less sweet pie); 3 large eggs, slightly beaten; ½ teaspoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 1 ¼ cups pecans, chopped; 1 (9 inch) deep dish pie shells (if using homemade freeze in advance); ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or ¼ cup milk chocolate chips

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 425F
2
Brown butter in saucepan over medium high heat until it is golden brown.
3
Do not burn and let cool completely.
4
Combine light corn syrup, sugar, eggs, lemon juice, vanilla, salt and pecans in a small bowl.
5
Blend in the browned butter completely.
6
Pour pecan mixture into unbaked pie crust.
7
Bake for 10 minutes, then lower oven temperature to 325F and cook for 45 minutes or just until center of pie is barely set.
8
Optional drizzle: Place 1/4 cup semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips in a small zippered plastic bag.
9
Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute, 15 seconds or until melted.
10
Snip off the tiniest corner of the bag.
11
Squeeze chocolate out of the hole over the pie in a back and forth decorative design.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cup butter, 1 cup light corn syrup, 1 cup sugar (can use ¾ cup for a less sweet pie), 3 large eggs, slightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Brown Butter Pecan Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Brown Butter Pecan Pie

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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