Down-Home Blackstrap Molasses Pecan Pie Recipe

Name: Down-Home Blackstrap Molasses Pecan Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pastry; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 4 tablespoons ice water; Filling; 3/4 cup blackstrap molasses (use unsulfured mild molasses for a milder molasses flavor); 3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar; 1/2 cup light syrup; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 3 large eggs; 2 cups pecan halves; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; sweetened whipped cream (optional) or vanilla ice cream (optional)

Servings: persons

Pastry
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
4 tablespoons ice water
Filling
3/4 cup blackstrap molasses (use unsulfured mild molasses for a milder molasses flavor)
3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/2 cup light syrup
1/4 cup unsalted butter
3 large eggs
2 cups pecan halves
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
sweetened whipped cream (optional) or vanilla ice cream (optional)

1
To make pastry: In a medium bowl, combine flour and salt.
2
Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3
Sprinkle water over mixture and stir with a fork until dough comes together.
4
Press into a 1/2-inch-thick disk; wrap in plastic wrap.
5
Refrigerate 1 hour.
6
On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry into a 12-inch round, 1/8-inch thick.
7
Fold dough in half and fit into a 9-inch pie pan; press dough against bottom and sides of dish.
8
Fold edge under and flute or crimp decoratively.
9
Refrigerate pie shell.
10
To make filling: Combine molasses, brown sugar, syrup, and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; cook until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved, about 4 minutes.
11
Raise heat to high and boil 1 minute.
12
Remove from heat and cool mixture to room temperature.
13
Stir in eggs until blended, then stir in remaining filling ingredients.
14
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
15
Pour filling into pie shell.
16
Bake 1 hour, or until filling is set.
17
Cool completely on a wire rack.
18
Serve with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.

1583

kcal

Calories

133

Fat

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pastry, 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces, and more.

Yes, Down-Home Blackstrap Molasses 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.

Down-Home Blackstrap Molasses Pecan Pie

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