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Southern Pecan Pie

Irresistibly Sweet Southern Pecan Pie for Cozy Gatherings

Discover the delightful flavors of Southern Pecan Pie, a classic dessert perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Pecans Coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup Corn Syrup Light or dark
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter Unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pie crust Pie Crust Pre-baked

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Medium Bowl
  • Whisk
  • baking sheet
  • Pie Dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), positioning the oven rack in the lower-middle slot.
  2. Allow eggs to come to room temperature for about 15-20 minutes.
  3. Coarsely chop the fresh pecans and scatter them into an unbaked pie shell on a baking sheet.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together room-temperature eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
  5. Pour the filling mixture over the pecans in the pie shell, filling it almost to the rim.
  6. Bake for 55-60 minutes until the edges are set but the center has a gentle jiggle.
  7. Cool on the baking sheet for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use fresh pecans for better flavor and texture. Pre-bake crust for crisper results. Cooling time is essential for proper slicing.

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