Description
Pecan pie is a classic dessert that combines a rich, gooey filling with the delightful crunch of fresh pecans, all nestled in a buttery crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 unbaked pie crust (9-inch)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your pie crust in a 9-inch pie pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold in chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust, ensuring an even spread of pecans.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (112g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg