How to Make Orange Pecan Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the comforting scent of a freshly baked pie wafting through the kitchen. And when that pie is a deliciously decadent orange pecan pie, you know you're in for a real treat. This dessert is the perfect combination of sweet and nutty, with a hint of citrus to add a bright, refreshing twist. Whether you're serving it up for a holiday gathering or just as a special weekend indulgence, this pie is sure to delight all who try it.

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Ingredients

  • 1 prepared 9-inch single pie crust
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • ¼ cup butter, melted
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch pie

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Press prepared pie crust into a pie plate.
  • Beat corn syrup, pecans, eggs, butter, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and salt together in a bowl; pour into the pie crust.
  • Bake until pie filling is set in the center, about 45 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    427 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 85mg
    • Sodium: 355mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 30mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 103mg