Description
Experience the comforting allure of homemade pecan pie as its sweet, nutty aroma fills your kitchen. This classic dessert features a flaky crust and a gooey filling packed with crunchy pecans. Perfect for holidays or cozy gatherings, this recipe promises to create memorable moments and satisfy every sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 pie crust (9-inch), store-bought or homemade
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare your pie crust in a 9-inch pie pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated. Gently fold in chopped pecans.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust and bake for about 60 minutes, until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 427
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 82mg