Simplicity is the key to this recipe. With just a few pantry staples, you can create something truly remarkable. The flavors are beautifully balanced – the natural nuttiness of the pecans blends perfectly with the sweet and syrupy filling. Whether it’s for a Sunday family dinner or a holiday feast, this classic Southern-style pecan pie is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 3 whole eggs, beaten
- 1 heaping cup of chopped pecans
- 1 whole unbaked pie shell
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- First, beat eggs in a bowl.
- Add both sugars, salt, corn syrup, butter, and vanilla into the bowl.
- Pour chopped pecans into the bottom of the unbaked pie shell.
- Pour the syrup mixture over the top.
- Cover top and crust lightly/gently with foil. Bake pie at 350º for 30 minutes. Remove foil, then continue baking for 20 minutes.
- The pie should not be overly jiggly when you remove it from the oven.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 50 minutes | Total Time: 60 minutes
Kcal: 500 kcal | Servings: 8 servings