Description
Indulge in the rich, nutty sweetness of this Easy Southern Pecan Pie. A classic dessert that embodies the flavors of the South, this pie is simple to make and a sure crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch deep-dish pie crust
Filling:
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prepare Pie Crust: Place the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges.
- Mix Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and salt until well combined.
- Add Pecans: Stir in the pecan halves, then pour the mixture into the prepared pie crust.
- Bake: Bake for 50–60 minutes or until the center is set and the top is golden brown. Cover edges with foil if crust browns too quickly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- For extra flavor, toast the pecans before adding.
- This pie is delicious served warm with whipped cream or ice cream.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
