Condensed milk pecan pie features a smooth creamy filling topped with plenty of toasted nuts. The combination of brown sugar, sweetened condensed milk and pecans is heavenly and makes this pie a memorable one.
Fit your favorite pie crust in a 9-inch deep dish pan. Place it in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Preheat oven to 350℉. Place a rimmed baking sheet on the bottom rack of the oven to preheat.
If desired, lightly toast the pecans in a skillet over medium heat. Stir them frequently and remove from the heat when they are fragrant. Set aside to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the ⅓ cup light brown sugar and 2 Tablespoons all purpose flour. Add the 3 large eggs and mix to combine.
Stir in the 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until uniform.
Add the 2 cups pecans and stir to coat. Pour filling into prepared pie shell.
Bake on the preheated sheet pan for 25 minutes. Cover the edges of the pie with a pie shield or aluminum foil. Continue to bake for about 10 more minutes, or until the edges of the pie are set and the center has just a little wiggle left.
Cool completely to room temperature before transferring to the refrigerator for storage.
Your loosely covered pie will stay good in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
Feel free to use pecan halves, pecan pieces or a mixture of the two.
If you are in a hurry, you can skip toasting the pecans. However, it does add a nice depth of flavor to the pie.
You can freeze your cooled pie for up to 3 months. Just defrost the pie in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
Make sure you use a can of sweetened condensed milk and not evaporated milk.