Description
A classic dessert featuring a rich, gooey filling made with corn syrup, brown sugar, and toasted pecans, perfect for holidays and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Stir in the pecans until fully coated.
- Carefully pour the mixture into the pie crust, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 60 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is lightly golden brown.
- Allow the pie to cool completely before serving.
Notes
Toast the pecans for enhanced flavor and texture. For a gooier filling, reduce the baking time slightly to check for doneness at the 50-minute mark.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pecan pie, dessert, holiday recipe, baking, classic dessert