Description
Indulge in the warm, sweet embrace of homemade Pecan Pie. This classic dessert features a golden-brown crust filled with a rich, gooey caramel-like mixture studded with crunchy pecans. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home, this pie is not just a treat; it’s a celebration of love and togetherness that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light)
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 prepared pie crust (9-inch)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the chilled pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie pan, trimming excess overhang.
- In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust. It may look full; it will settle while baking.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Allow to cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 389
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 133mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 76mg