Description
A simple and delicious traditional pecan pie recipe. Perfect for holidays and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the unbaked pie crust on a baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
- Stir in the corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Arrange the pecan halves in the unbaked pie crust.
- Pour the filling mixture over the pecans.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and the crust is golden brown.
- Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can toast the pecans lightly before adding them to the pie.
- If the crust starts to brown too quickly, loosely tent it with aluminum foil.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg