Description
Grandma’s classic Pecan Pie blends Southern comfort with rich, buttery sweetness and a perfectly crisp crust. Nutty pecans nestled in a silky caramel filling create a dessert you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup corn syrup (light or dark)
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp bourbon or rum (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and position the rack in the lower third of the oven to ensure even baking.
- Unroll the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, gently pressing it into the bottom and sides, creating a decorative crimp around the edges.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until they become smooth and well-combined.
- Pour the corn syrup into the eggs, stirring continuously to create a uniform mixture.
- Incorporate the granulated sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, salt, and flour, whisking until the filling becomes silky and completely integrated.
- If desired, add bourbon or rum for an enhanced flavor profile, mixing thoroughly.
- Arrange the pecan halves in a visually appealing pattern across the bottom of the prepared pie crust.
- Carefully pour the syrup mixture over the pecans, ensuring they remain distributed evenly.
- Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 40-50 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and a slight jiggle in the center when gently shaken.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2 hours, which helps the filling set properly.
- Slice and serve at room temperature, optionally accompanied by whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Prevent pie crust from burning by covering edges with aluminum foil if they brown too quickly during baking.
- Toast pecans lightly before adding to the pie to enhance their nutty flavor and create deeper, more complex taste profile.
- Check pie doneness by gently shaking the dish – filling should have a slight wobble in the center, indicating perfect custard-like consistency.
- Substitute corn syrup with maple syrup or honey for alternative sweetness and unique flavor variations that work beautifully in this classic dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg