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A slice of Southern pecan pie.

Southern Pecan Pie

Making your own pecan pie is definitely worthwhile. The sweet, gooey, nutty texture makes it the perfect Southern dessert.
Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour
Total Time:1 hour 30 minutes
Servings:12 slices

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup pecans quartered
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup pecans finely crushed
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter chilled
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 4 tablespoons ice water
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • 3 eggs beaten
  • 2 tablespoons dark corn syrup

Instructions

To Make the Crust:

  • Combine together 2 tablespoons of white sugar, 1 pinch salt, and 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour in a bowl. Start cutting the butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Drizzle with water while stirring until dough is formed.
  • Flatten dough ball on a floured flat surface with a rolling pin. Start rolling it into a circle (1 inch larger than your dish).
  • Place the pie shell into a pie dish and refrigerate.

To Make Pie Filling:

  • Combine together ¾ cup light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons dark corn syrup, ¾ cup light corn syrup, ½ cup finely crushed pecans, 3 beaten eggs, 3 tablespoons melted butter and ½ teaspoon salt.
  • Take out the pie crust from the refrigerator and top with quartered pecans. Pour the mixture of syrup over pecans followed by remaining pecans on top.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 350 F until firm, for about 1 hour.
  • Let it cool and serve!

Notes

  • You can either chill this before serving or enjoy it still warm from the oven, as you prefer.
  • Feel free to adjust the sugar and/or corn syrup ratio depending on your palate.
  • Pecan pie is portable enough for box lunches or picnics. Simply wrap a few slices in foil and you’re good to go!
  • Combine the filling ingredients and bake in this recipe. Unlike other pecan pie recipes, this one requires no stovetop time.
  • Sure, you could use a premade crust, but the best pecan pie comes from making it all yourself. Besides, it’s easy and you’ll be amazed how much better the flavor is!
  • Don’t use whole pecans. It’s easier when they are chopped and quartered for slicing and serving, not to mention chewing!
  • The best pecan pie is a natural match for freshly whipped cream or ice cream. Even caramel or chocolate sauce toppings are a delight!

Nutrition

Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 232mg | Potassium: 135mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 392IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg