Description
Indulge in the warm embrace of homemade pecan pie, featuring a buttery crust filled with a rich, sweet mixture of toasted pecans. This classic dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a festive holiday or a cozy family dinner. Each slice delivers a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 2 cups fresh pecans, toasted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare your pie crust in a standard pie dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla until smooth.
- Fold in toasted pecans until well-coated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pie crust and bake for 60 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg