Delightful Pecan Pie Dessert 2025 for Every Occasion
This classic Southern pecan pie features a gooey caramel filling loaded with pecans in a buttery, flaky crust. It’s the perfect make-ahead dessert for holidays and special occasions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 unbaked 9-inch homemade or store-bought pie crust
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar (40 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (3 g)
- 1 cup light corn syrup (240 ml)
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (3.75 ml)
- 1/3 cup salted butter, softened or melted (75 g)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves (150 g), chopped or whole
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, corn syrup, and butter.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Reserve a few pecans for topping, then stir the rest into the mixture.
- Pour the filling into an unbaked pie crust placed in a 9-inch pie dish.
- Arrange reserved pecans decoratively on top and spoon some batter over them to coat.
- Bake for 10 minutes at 425°F, then reduce oven temperature to 350°F (177°C) and continue baking for 40–50 minutes.
- Check halfway through and tent with greased foil if crust browns too quickly.
- Pie is done when edges are set and center jiggles slightly when shaken.
- Let pie cool completely for at least 3 hours before slicing.
Notes
- This pie can be made a day in advance.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Serve with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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