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Pecan pie recipe slice showing gooey caramelized filling with toasted pecan halves and flaky golden crust on gray plate

Classic Pecan Pie

5 from 1 vote
Aliana Recipes
This homemade pecan pie features a buttery crust and gooey filling loaded with toasted nuts. I still bake this using the exact method my grandmother taught me years ago.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Servings:8 people
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:American
Calories:520kcal
Cost:$12
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 unbaked pie crust (9-inch) Homemade or store-bought
  • 1.5 cups pecan halves Toasted
  • 1 cup light corn syrup Or maple syrup
  • 3 large eggs Room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Standard white sugar
  • 2 tablespoon butter, melted Unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure vanilla
  • ¼ teaspoon salt Balances sweetness

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch pie pan Glass or metal
  • 1 Mixing bowl Large size
  • 1 Whisk For mixing filling
  • 1 Baking sheet For toasting pecans
  • 1 Wire rack For cooling

Method
 

  1. Toast the pecan halves in a 350°F oven for 7 minutes to enhance their nuttiness until they turn golden brown.
  2. Whisk corn syrup, eggs, sugar, butter, and vanilla together until the mixture looks glossy and smooth.
  3. Arrange the toasted pecans inside the unbaked pie crust so they form a single, even layer.
  4. Pour the filling mixture slowly over the pecans to ensure they remain distributed evenly.
  5. Bake at 350°F for 50 minutes until the edges set but the center still jiggles slightly.
  6. Cool the pie completely on a wire rack for 3 hours to ensure the filling sets firmly.

Nutrition

Serving: 115g (1 slice)Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 6gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 4IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Toast the pecans before adding the filling; this simple step prevents a bland taste and ensures a deep, nutty flavor profile.