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A pecan pie with a missing slice, a small pitcher of cream, a napkin, and a plate of whipped cream with utensils are placed on a light surface, inviting you to indulge in this classic pecan pie recipe.

Classic Pecan Pie Recipe

A woman in a white shirt standing in front of a bunch of oranges.Emma Clarke
A rich and sweet pecan pie with a buttery crust, perfect for dessert or a special treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Meal Type Desserts
Cuisine American, Southern American
Servings 8
Calories 4351 kcal
Difficulty Easy
Ingredient Cost $12
Shopping Cost$25

Equipment

  • Pie dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Rolling pin (if making crust from scratch)

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 pie crust store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup corn syrup light
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups pecan halves

Instructions
 

Prepare the Crust:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Roll out the pie crust and fit it into the pie dish. Trim and crimp the edges.
    1 pie crust

Make the Filling:

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the corn syrup, sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
    1 cup corn syrup, 1 cup granulated sugar, 3 large eggs, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Stir in the pecan halves.
    1 1/2 cups pecan

Assemble the Pie:

  • Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.

Bake:

  • Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown. If the crust starts to brown too quickly, cover the edges with aluminum foil.

Cool and Serve:

  • Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 4351kcalCarbohydrates: 593gProtein: 44gFat: 222gSaturated Fat: 59gPolyunsaturated Fat: 44gMonounsaturated Fat: 103gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 687mgSodium: 2320mgPotassium: 1044mgFiber: 19gSugar: 495gVitamin A: 2398IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 291mgIron: 11mg
Keyword Classic Dessert, Pecan Pie, Southern Cuisine, Sweet Treat

Ingredient Costs: Cost of Recipe by Ingredient Measurements

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Go Back Email Link
–+ servings
A pecan pie with a missing slice, a small pitcher of cream, a napkin, and a plate of whipped cream with utensils are placed on a light surface, inviting you to indulge in this classic pecan pie recipe.

Classic Pecan Pie Recipe

A woman in a white shirt standing in front of a bunch of oranges.Emma Clarke
A rich and sweet pecan pie with a buttery crust, perfect for dessert or a special treat.
No ratings yet
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Meal Type Desserts
Cuisine American, Southern American
Servings 8
Calories 4351 kcal
Difficulty Easy
Ingredient Cost $12
Shopping Cost$25

Equipment

  • Pie dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Rolling pin (if making crust from scratch)

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 pie crust store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup corn syrup light
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups pecan halves

Instructions
 

Prepare the Crust:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Roll out the pie crust and fit it into the pie dish. Trim and crimp the edges.
    1 pie crust

Make the Filling:

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the corn syrup, sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
    1 cup corn syrup, 1 cup granulated sugar, 3 large eggs, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Stir in the pecan halves.
    1 1/2 cups pecan

Assemble the Pie:

  • Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.

Bake:

  • Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown. If the crust starts to brown too quickly, cover the edges with aluminum foil.

Cool and Serve:

  • Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 4351kcalCarbohydrates: 593gProtein: 44gFat: 222gSaturated Fat: 59gPolyunsaturated Fat: 44gMonounsaturated Fat: 103gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 687mgSodium: 2320mgPotassium: 1044mgFiber: 19gSugar: 495gVitamin A: 2398IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 291mgIron: 11mg
Keyword Classic Dessert, Pecan Pie, Southern Cuisine, Sweet Treat

Ingredient Costs: Cost of Recipe by Ingredient Measurements

Shopping Costs: Cost of Recipe with Brand New Ingredient Purchases

Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!