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Southern Pecan Pie

Irresistible Southern Pecan Pie for Your Sweetest Moments

This Southern Pecan Pie combines gooey filling and crunchy pecans, making it the perfect holiday treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 2 cups Pecans Use fresh pecan halves or coarsely chopped pieces.
  • 1 cup Corn Syrup Acts as a sweetener; can substitute with maple syrup.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark, depending on desired richness.
  • 4 large Eggs Ensure they are at room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter Provides richness; margarine can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances overall flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Optional; adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Essential balance to the sweetness.
Crust
  • 1 nine-inch Pie Crust A homemade or store-bought crust.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Pie dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and adjust your oven rack to the lower-middle position.
  2. Allow the eggs to reach room temperature.
  3. Chop the pecans into varied bite-sized pieces.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
  5. Spread the chopped pecans evenly across the bottom of the pie crust, then pour the filling mixture over them.
  6. Bake the pie for 55-60 minutes until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
  7. Cool the pie at room temperature for at least 2 hours before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Southern pecan pie can be made ahead of time and improves in flavor when allowed to cool properly before serving.

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