Southern Pecan Pie Recipe

Name: Southern Pecan Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pastry for a 9-inch pie shell; 3 large eggs; 1 cup light corn syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ⅓ cup packed light-brown sugar; ⅓ cup granulated sugar; 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled; Pinch of salt; 2 cups pecan halves; 1 cup heavy cream, chilled (optional)

Servings: persons

Pastry for a 9-inch pie shell
3 large eggs
1 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup packed light-brown sugar
⅓ cup granulated sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
Pinch of salt
2 cups pecan halves
1 cup heavy cream, chilled (optional)

1
Line a pie pan with the pastry and crimp the edges.
2
Refrigerate the pastry shell while preparing the filling.
3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
4
In a large bowl beat the eggs until blended but not frothy.
5
Stir in the corn syrup and the vanilla.
6
Mix the brown and granulated sugars together in a small bowl, making sure there are no lumps.
7
Stir the sugars, the melted butter and the salt into the egg mixture.
8
Spread the pecans over the bottom of the pastry shell.
9
Pour the filling mixture over the pecans.
10
Bake the pie 55 to 60 minutes, until the filling is slightly puffed and a knife inserted in the filling off-center, about 2 1/2 inches from the edge, comes out clean.
11
Allow the pie to cool to room temperature.
12
If desired, whip the cream and serve it on the side.

1394

kcal

Calories

123

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: Pastry for a 9-inch pie shell, 3 large eggs, 1 cup light corn syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Southern 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.

Southern Pecan Pie

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