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Simple Southern Pecan Pie

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This delightful pecan pie features a buttery, flaky crust and a gooey, caramel-like filling packed with crunchy pecans, making it perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pie crust
  • 1 piece prepared pie crust Store-bought or homemade.
Filling
  • 1 cup dark corn syrup Sweetens the pie and provides a gooey texture.
  • 1 cup light brown sugar Adds depth of flavor.
  • 4 large eggs Bind the ingredients together.
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Enhances the flavor.
  • 2 cups pecans Chopped or whole.
  • 1 pinch salt Balances sweetness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the corn syrup, light brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Gently fold in the pecans.
  4. Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
Baking
  1. Place the pie in the middle rack of the preheated oven and bake for 60 to 70 minutes.
  2. Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack.
Serving
  1. Once cooled, slice into wedges and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35g

Notes

For best results, use quality ingredients. Consider blind baking the crust for a crisper bottom. Store leftovers at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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