🥧 The Ultimate Pecan Pie Recipe You’ll Want on Repeat
There’s something irresistibly nostalgic about a classic pecan pie — the buttery crust, the gooey sweet filling, and the crunchy, caramelized pecans on top. Whether it’s for Thanksgiving, a holiday gathering, or just because you’re craving a slice of Southern charm, this pecan pie recipe delivers every single time. Let’s bring those irresistible flavors to life in your kitchen!
🍯 Ingredients:
For the crust (or use a store-bought 9-inch deep dish pie crust):
– 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon sugar
– ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
– 3–4 tablespoons ice water
For the filling:
– 1 cup light corn syrup
– 1 cup packed brown sugar
– 3 large eggs
– ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 ½ cups pecan halves
🥄 Instructions:
Prepare the crust:
1. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your hands to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing just until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overwork it.
3. Shape the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
4. Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie pan. Press gently into the pan and crimp the edges. Let it chill in the fridge while you make the filling.
Make the filling:
1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
2. Stir in the pecan halves until they’re evenly coated in the mixture.
Assemble and bake:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Pour the pecan filling into the chilled pie crust. Spread the pecans evenly across the top.
3. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the center is set — it should jiggle slightly when shaken but not be liquid.
4. If the edges of the crust or pecans start to brown too quickly, tent with foil during the last 15–20 minutes.
5. Remove from oven and let cool completely at room temperature to allow the filling to fully set (about 2 hours).
🍨 Serving Tips:
Serve your pecan pie warm or chilled with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Some even drizzle it with a little bourbon caramel sauce for extra decadence.
💡 Pro Tip: Want extra crunch? Toast your pecans in the oven at 350°F for 7–8 minutes before stirring them into the filling!
This pecan pie is pure Southern comfort in every bite — sweet, nutty, buttery, and completely irresistible. Go ahead and bookmark this recipe — it may just become your signature dessert!
