Classic Pecan Pie

Tammy Smith

Classic Pecan Pie fills a flaky, buttery pastry shell with a sweet, gooey mixture of pecans, eggs, sugar, and corn syrup that bakes into a firm, sliceable filling. It is a longtime fixture at holiday tables across the American South. The pie takes about 1 hour to bake and should cool fully before slicing.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 30

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings slices

Calories 616 kcal

Equipment

Mixing Bowls
Whisk
9-inch pie pan
Rolling pin
Baking sheet

Ingredients

For the Crust:

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
½ cup unsalted butter chilled and diced
3 tablespoons ice water as needed

For the Filling:

1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup granulated sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter melted
3 large eggs beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups pecan halves

Instructions

Make the Crust:

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Add the chilled, diced butter and mix with your fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough holds together without being wet or sticky.
Roll the dough into a ball, flatten it into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to fit a 9-inch pie pan. Carefully place the dough in the pie pan, trim excess, and crimp or design the edges as desired.

Prepare the Filling:

In a large bowl, whisk together corn syrup, sugar, melted butter, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in the pecan halves.
Pour the filling into the prepared crust. Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for about 60 minutes or until the filling is set and slightly puffed.
Remove from oven and let it cool completely before serving.

Notes

Tammy’s Tips:

For a deeper flavor, toast the pecans lightly before incorporating them into the filling.
You can substitute maple syrup for corn syrup for a different flavor profile.

Nutrition

Calories: 616kcalCarbohydrates: 77gProtein: 6gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 202mgPotassium: 137mgFiber: 2gSugar: 60gVitamin A: 645IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 2mg

Keyword holiday pie, Pecan Pie, Southern Dessert

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