Description
Classic Pecan Pie delivers Southern comfort straight from American kitchens. Nutty, buttery filling nestled in flaky pastry creates sweet memories you’ll savor with each delectable slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pecans
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 5 tbsps (2.5 fl oz) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Nut Preparation: Carefully distribute pecans in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, then roast in the center of a 375°F oven for 7-9 minutes, gently stirring midway to ensure even toasting and releasing a deep, aromatic fragrance.
- Filling Composition: Whisk together eggs, sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla, and salt in a large mixing bowl until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency, creating a luxurious base for the pie.
- Pecan Integration: Gently fold the golden-brown toasted pecans into the egg mixture, ensuring complete coating and uniform distribution throughout the filling.
- Crust Filling: Delicately transfer the pecan filling into the unbaked pie shell, spreading it evenly to create a smooth, consistent layer that promises a perfect texture.
- Baking Process: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, monitoring until the edges become firm while the center maintains a subtle, gelatin-like jiggle that indicates perfect doneness.
- Cooling and Serving: Remove the pie from the oven and position on a wire rack, allowing it to cool and set for at least 1 hour and 30 minutes. Serve at room temperature or slightly warm, optionally crowned with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a cloud of freshly whipped cream for an indulgent finish.
Notes
- Toast Pecans Carefully: Roasting enhances nutty flavor and prevents soggy pie bottom, but watch closely to avoid burning.
- Check Consistency Wisely: Jiggly center indicates perfect doneness; overmixing can create dense, tough filling.
- Cool Completely Patiently: Letting pie rest allows filling to set properly, ensuring clean, precise slices.
- Serve Strategically: Room temperature or slightly warm pie delivers optimal texture and deepest caramel-like flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 508
- Sugar: 42 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg