Description
Rich pecan pie highlights Southern baking traditions with buttery, caramelized pecans nestled in a flaky crust. Sweet layers of nutty goodness invite you to savor classic comfort on your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecans (chopped)
- 3 eggs
- 1 pie crust (unbaked)
- 1 cup corn syrup (light)
- 1 cup sugar (granulated)
- 3 tbsps sugar (brown)
- ⅓ cup butter (salted, melted)
- ¾ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Carefully place the chilled pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan, creating an elegant crimped edge design.
- Oven Setup: Position the oven rack centrally and preheat to 350°F, establishing the optimal baking environment.
- Filling Creation: Whisk together sugars, salt, corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl until achieving a smooth, homogeneous mixture that gleams with caramel-like potential.
- Pecan Arrangement: Spread chopped pecans evenly across the pie shell’s base, creating a delectable foundational layer.
- Filling Distribution: Gently pour the syrupy mixture over pecans, ensuring complete and uniform coverage throughout the shell.
- Initial Baking: Cover the pie with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes, protecting the delicate surface from premature browning.
- Final Browning: Remove foil and continue baking for 20-40 minutes, monitoring the pie’s color and checking for a slight center wobble that indicates perfect doneness.
- Cooling Process: Transfer the pie to a wire rack, allowing it to rest and set completely for several hours or ideally overnight, which helps the filling achieve its signature luscious texture.
- Serving: Slice into elegant wedges and present at room temperature, showcasing the pie’s rich, caramelized filling and perfectly toasted pecans.
Notes
- Chill the Crust: Refrigerate pie dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent shrinkage and ensure a flaky texture during baking.
- Prevent Burning: Use aluminum foil strategically to shield delicate pecans and crust edges from excessive heat and browning.
- Test for Doneness: Gently shake the pie pan to check filling consistency; a slight wobble indicates it needs more baking time.
- Room Temperature Resting: Allow pie to cool completely for several hours or overnight to help filling set and develop rich, deep flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 58 g
- Sodium: 174 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg