Lemon Pecan Pie Recipe

Name: Lemon Pecan Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest plus 3 tablespoons juice; 2 tablespoons milk; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup chopped pecans plus 1 cup pecan halves; One store-bought 9-inch deep-dish pie shell, unbaked

Servings: persons

1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest plus 3 tablespoons juice
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans plus 1 cup pecan halves
One store-bought 9-inch deep-dish pie shell, unbaked

1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, granulated sugar and eggs until incorporated.
3
Stir in the butter, vanilla, lemon zest and juice, milk, flour and 1 cup chopped pecans until combined.
4
Pour the mixture into the unbaked pie shell.
5
Arrange the pecan halves on top of the pie in a circular pattern.
6
Bake until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set but still a little loose in the center (it will set as it cools), about 55 minutes.
7
Serve warm or at room temperature.

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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: 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Lemon 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.

Lemon Pecan Pie

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