Best Pecan Pie Recipe
Indulge in the rich, gooey goodness of this Best Pecan Pie Recipe. A classic dessert that’s perfect for any occasion!
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 9-inch pie 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Pie Crust:
- 1 (9-inch) unbaked or frozen pie crust
Filling:
- 2 ½ cups coarsely chopped pecans
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup light corn syrup (or dark corn syrup)
- ¾ cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the pecans in the unbaked pie shell, spreading them out evenly.
- Mix Filling: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Fill Pie: Pour the mixture over the pecans in the pie crust.
- Bake: Bake the pie for 55-60 minutes or until the center is just slightly jiggly and the edges are set. Keep an eye on the pie as it bakes to ensure it doesn’t overcook.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pie to cool for at least 2 hours before slicing to ensure it sets properly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 39g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Pecan Pie, Dessert, Baking, Easy Recipe