🥧 Classic Pecan Pie
🍽️ Servings: 8
⏱️ Time: ~1 hour (includes baking and cooling)
✅ Ingredients:
For the crust:
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1 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
For the filling:
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1 cup light corn syrup (or dark corn syrup for deeper flavor)
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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3 large eggs
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2 tablespoons melted butter
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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¼ teaspoon salt
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1 ½ cups pecan halves (plus extra for decorating)
👩🍳 Instructions:
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Preheat oven:
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350°F (175°C).
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Prepare the crust:
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Place your pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish.
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Crimp edges if desired.
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Make the filling:
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In a large bowl, whisk together corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
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Add pecans:
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Stir in pecan halves gently.
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Fill the crust:
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Pour the filling into the pie shell.
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If you want, arrange extra pecans on top for decoration.
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Bake:
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Bake 55–60 minutes. The filling should be set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
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If the crust edges brown too fast, cover with foil.
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Cool:
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Let the pie cool completely (at least 2 hours) before slicing — this helps it set perfectly.
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🔄 Tips & Variations:
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For a richer flavor, try adding a splash of bourbon or a teaspoon of espresso powder to the filling.
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For a crunchy top, sprinkle a little sugar on the pecans before baking.
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Want a gluten-free crust? Use almond flour crust or store-bought GF crust.
Would you like a homemade pie crust recipe or a mini pecan tart version
