Classic Pecan Pie โ€“ A Southern Favorite!

By Amine ยท Reviewed by Amine ยท


This buttery, caramelized pecan pie is a timeless dessert, perfect for the holidays or any special occasion. With a crispy, flaky crust and a sweet, nutty filling, every bite is pure indulgence!

๐Ÿ•’ Prep Time: 10 minutes

โณ Bake Time: 50 minutes

๐ŸŒก Cooling Time: 2 hours

โฑ Total Time: ~3 hours

๐Ÿฝ Servings: 8

๐Ÿ”ฅ Calories per Serving: ~450

๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients

For the Pie Crust:

  • ๐Ÿฅง 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)

For the Filling:

  • ๐Ÿฅš 3 large eggs
  • ๐Ÿฏ 1 cup light corn syrup (or substitute maple syrup for extra depth)
  • ๐Ÿฌ ยพ cup light brown sugar
  • ๐Ÿงˆ ยผ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ๐Ÿฅ„ 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ๐Ÿง‚ ยผ tsp salt
  • ๐Ÿฅœ 1 ยฝ cups pecan halves

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Instructions

1๏ธโƒฃ Preheat the Oven:
Set to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges.

2๏ธโƒฃ Make the Filling:
In a bowl, whisk together eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth.

3๏ธโƒฃ Add the Pecans:
Stir in pecan halves and pour the mixture into the prepared pie crust.

4๏ธโƒฃ Bake to Perfection:
Place in the oven and bake for 50-55 minutes until the center is set but slightly jiggly.

5๏ธโƒฃ Cool Completely:
Let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before slicing.

6๏ธโƒฃ Serve & Enjoy!
Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for extra decadence!

๐Ÿฏ Why Youโ€™ll Love This Recipe

โœ”๏ธ Perfectly gooey, rich, and buttery!
โœ”๏ธ Classic Southern flavor with a crispy crust.
โœ”๏ธ Easy to makeโ€”no special tools required!

๐Ÿ”ฅ Helpful Tips

โœ… For extra crunch, toast the pecans before adding them to the filling!
โœ… Use dark corn syrup for a deeper, molasses-like flavor.
โœ… Prevent a soggy crust by brushing it with egg wash before adding the filling.


Enjoy your Classic Pecan Pieโ€”sweet, nutty, and absolutely irresistible! ๐Ÿฅงโœจ Let me know if you need more delicious dessert recipes! ๐Ÿ˜Š

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