Classic Southern Pecan Pie Recipe
Using a refrigerated pie crust, this Southern Pecan Pie requires only 6 ingredients and can be ready for the oven in 15 minutes. Serve with whipped cream or a scoop of your favorite ice cream.
Difficulty Level Easy
Servings 8 slices
Calories 872kcal
Cost $8.50
Utensils & Equipment
- 1 9-inch pie plate
- 1 wire cooling rack
- 1 wire whisk
- 1 spatula or spoon
- 1 large bowl
- 1 measuring cup
- 1 set of measuring spoons
Ingredients List
- 1 refrigerated pie crust at room temperature
- 4 cups pecans halves
- 2 cups light corn syrup dark, or a combination of corn syrups.
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 4 eggs large
- 1/4 cup butter melted
Instructions
Prepare The Crust
- Remove the crust from the refrigerator and allow to sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes or as directed on the box.
- Once the crust is at room temperature, place it in the pie plate. Crimp or flute the edge then REFRIGERATE UNTIL READY TO USE.
Preheat The Oven
- Preheat the oven to 350℉.
Prepare The Pecan Filling
- In large bowl whisk together the egg until they are completely blended.
- Whisk in the corn syrup, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Measure 3 cups of the pecans and decide how small or large you want the pecans in the filling to be. You can chop them or leave them in halves.
- Gently mix the pecans into the liquid mixture..
Assemble The Pie
- Remove the pie plate from the refrigerator and pour the pecan filling into the crust. Use a spoon or spatula to make sure it is evenly packed.
- Arrange the remaining cup of pecan halves on top of the filling. Press them firmly into the filling.
Bake
- Bake the pie for 60-70 minutes at 350° or until the center is firmly set. The center should be slightly jiggly.
Cool
- Allow to sit on wire cooling rack until the pie plate is cool to the touch.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Classic Southern Pecan Pie Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
Calories 872
Calories from Fat 441
% Daily Value*
Fat 49g75%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g
Monounsaturated Fat 25g
Cholesterol 97mg32%
Sodium 224mg10%
Potassium 295mg8%
Carbohydrates 110g37%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 94g104%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 324IU6%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 87mg9%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
