Description
Southern charm shines through this paula deen pecan pie, brimming with buttery richness and sweet caramel notes. Pecans from Georgia create a classic dessert that welcomes guests with warm hospitality.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (10 inch) pre-baked pie crust
- 3 eggs
- 2 ½ cups brown sugar
- 1 ¼ cups pecan pieces
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 10 tbsps (6 + 4) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Set oven to 190°C / 375°F, creating an ideal baking environment for the pecan pie.
- Pecan Foundation: Distribute pecan pieces evenly across the pre-baked pie crust, covering the entire surface with a nutty base layer.
- Custard Composition: Whisk light corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and melted butter in a large mixing bowl until achieving a silky, uniform mixture that seamlessly blends all components.
- Filling Integration: Pour the custard mixture over the pecan layer, ensuring complete and even coverage within the pie shell.
- Baking Transformation: Bake for approximately 30 minutes, watching for the filling to rise and set around the edges, indicating perfect doneness.
- Cooling and Setting: Remove from oven and allow the pie to cool completely, which helps stabilize the structure and intensify the flavor profile.
- Caramel Sauce Creation: Combine brown sugar, butter, heavy cream, ground cinnamon, and chopped pecans in a saucepan, crafting a rich, aromatic topping.
- Sauce Refinement: Simmer the caramel mixture over medium heat, stirring continuously to prevent burning and develop a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Final Flourish: Once the pie reaches room temperature, drizzle the warm cinnamon pecan caramel sauce generously across the surface, adding a decadent finishing touch.
- Serving Suggestion: Present the pie as a luxurious dessert, showcasing its complex layers of sweet, nutty, and aromatic flavors.
Notes
- Oven Temperature Matters: Precisely preheat to 375°F for even baking and perfect golden-brown crust.
- Distribute Pecans Evenly: Spread pecans uniformly across pie crust to ensure consistent flavor and texture in every bite.
- Whisk Thoroughly: Mix custard ingredients until completely smooth to prevent lumpy or grainy filling.
- Cooling is Crucial: Allow pie to cool completely at room temperature for firm, clean slices and enhanced flavor development.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 484
- Sugar: 51 g
- Sodium: 255 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 122 mg