Browned Butter Pecan Pie Recipe

Name: Browned Butter Pecan Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup butter (no substitutions); ¾ cup light corn syrup; ¼ cup honey; 1 cup sugar; 3 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 (9 inch) pie shells, unbaked; whipped cream, for topping

Servings: persons

½ cup butter (no substitutions)
¾ cup light corn syrup
¼ cup honey
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (9 inch) pie shells, unbaked
whipped cream, for topping

1
Set oven to 425 degrees.
2
Over low to medium heat, cook butter in a saucepan, watching closely but not stirring, until golden brown (about 5-8 minutes) DO NOT BURN.
3
Pour browned butter into a bowl; set aside.
4
In a food processor, blend corn syrup, honey, sugar, eggs, vanilla and salt until smooth.
5
Add the browned butter; blend again.
6
Add pecans, and process with just a few on-off pulses.
7
Pour the mixture into pie shell.
8
Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes; lower heat to 325 degrees; bake for another 40 minutes.
9
Note: center of pie will seem a bit liquidy when removed from oven, it will set up further as it cools.
10
Let cool completely.
11
Serve with real whipped cream.

780

kcal

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: ½ cup butter (no substitutions), ¾ cup light corn syrup, ¼ cup honey, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Browned 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.

Browned Butter Pecan Pie

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