Pecan Pie Recipe
A popular Southern dish, this pecan pie recipe with a buttery, rich filling will make a beautiful presentation at all your holiday gatherings.
Servings: 8
Calories: 627kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup dark corn syrup (or light if you cannot find dark)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 1 9 inch unbaked pie shell
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves (for topping the pie for a pretty presentation)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the sugars, corn syrup and butter. In a small bowl, mix together the water and cornstarch, then add it to the sugar & butter mixture.
- Bring to a full boil, then remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs just until barely frothy. Be careful not to overbeat the eggs.
- Gradually beat the cooked syrup mixture into the eggs.
- Stir in salt, vanilla, and chopped pecans. Pour into pie shell.
- Place pecan halves on top of the pie for a pretty presentation.
- Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until filling is set.
- Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing.
- Top with whipped cream.
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Notes
The calories shown are based on the pie being cut into 8 pieces, with 1 serving being 1 slice of pie. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**
Nutrition
Calories: 627kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 257mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg