Description
Sink your fork into a slice of this Traditional Southern Pecan Pie—where golden, flaky crust meets a gooey, buttery filling topped with caramelized pecans. This timeless dessert is a Southern favorite and an easy recipe to whip up for holiday dinners, potlucks, or whenever you’re craving something rich, nutty, and sweet. Whether you’re searching for classic dessert ideas, Thanksgiving must-haves, or indulgent food ideas, this pecan pie has your back. It’s perfect for baking ahead and sure to become a go-to for easy dessert inspiration.
Ingredients
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup brown sugar
3 large eggs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups pecan halves
1 deep-dish 9-inch pie crust (unbaked)
Instructions
1. Place your unbaked deep-dish pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and crimp or flute the edges. Set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
3. Stir in chopped pecans (optional), then pour the mixture into the prepared crust. Arrange whole pecan halves on top.
4. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50 to 60 minutes, until the center is just set. Cover crust edges if they brown too quickly.
5. Let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before slicing to allow the filling to fully set.
Notes
To elevate flavor, toast your pecans lightly before mixing in.
Let the pie cool completely before slicing or it may not set properly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: pecan pie, traditional dessert, easy recipe, holiday pie, Thanksgiving, Southern comfort