Classic Pecan Pie
Classic pecan pie features rich nuts in a sweet and gooey filling. There is a reason it has been a hit for all of these years, it is super simple to make and tastes amazing.
Servings: 12 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust
- 4 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 2 Tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Place a rimmed baking sheet on the bottom rack of the oven and preheat with the oven.
- Prepare pie crust and fit into a 9-inch pie plate.
- In a mixing bowl, beat 4 large eggs until uniform in color.
- Stir in ¾ cup granulated sugar, 1 cup light corn syrup, 2 Tablespoons butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Add 1½ cups pecans and stir to coat. Pour filling into prepared pie crust.
- Place pie on preheated cookie sheet. Bake 60-70 minutes. Watch the crust and cover with a pie shield if necessary. The pie is done with the center reaches 200℉ or the center springs back when lightly touched.
- Cool at least two hours before cutting and serving. Store in the refrigerator.
Notes
You can use pecan halves or pecan pieces to make the pie. The halves look nice, but are harder to cut.
If desired, lightly toast the pecans before adding them to the filling. This adds even more rich pecan flavor to the pie.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
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