Pecan Pie Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Pecan Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 cup light brown sugar, packed; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 9-inch deep-dish pie shell, unbaked, or homemade pastry (page 182); 1 cup pecan halves

Servings: persons

1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
1 9-inch deep-dish pie shell, unbaked, or homemade pastry (page 182)
1 cup pecan halves

1
Preheat the oven to 325F.
2
To make the filling, beat the sugars with the eggs in an electric mixer until creamy, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the melted butter, vanilla, milk, flour, and chopped pecans.
4
Pour the mixture into the shell.
5
Arrange the pecan halves on top of the pie in a circular pattern.
6
Bake the pie for 55 minutes.
7
Check for doneness by shaking the pan slightly.
8
The pie should be firm, with only a slight jiggle in the center.
9
It will set more as it cools.
10
Serve warm, topped with vanilla ice cream, or at room temperature with a dollop of whipped cream.

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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 light brown sugar, packed, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted, and more.

Yes, 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.

Pecan Pie

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