75 mintime
Mediumdifficulty
8Servings
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Classic Pecan Pie
Traditional dish · American
A quintessential Southern dessert featuring a rich, gooey filling packed with pecans, baked in a flaky pie crust.
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Ingredients
- Unbaked pie crust1 (9-inch)
- Pecans, halved or whole1.5 cups
- Large eggs3
- Granulated sugar1 cup
- Light brown sugar, packed1 cup
- Butter, melted0.5 cup
- Light corn syrup1 cup
- Vanilla extract1 teaspoon
- Salt0.5 teaspoon
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place pie crust on a baking sheet.
- 2
Arrange pecans in the bottom of the unbaked pie crust.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, corn syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- 4
Pour the filling evenly over the pecans in the pie crust.
- 5
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the filling is set and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. The crust should be golden brown.
- 6
Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
