Irresistible Classic Pecan Pie in 7 Simple Steps
A classic pecan pie with a sweet, gooey filling and crunchy pecans in a flaky crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 (9-inch) pie 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate and crimp the edges.
- In a large bowl, whisk the sugar, corn syrup, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in the pecan halves.
- Pour the filling into the unbaked pie crust.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until the center is set.
- Cool the pie completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- You can toast the pecans for 5-7 minutes before adding them for extra flavor.
- Check the pie at 50 minutes; the center should be slightly jiggly but not liquid.
- Store the pie covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg