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

There's nothing quite like the warm, rich, and irresistible flavor of a homemade pecan pie. This classic Southern dessert is the perfect combination of sweet and nutty, with a buttery pie crust that cradles a luscious filling of caramelized brown sugar, eggs, and of course, plenty of pecans.

While it may seem like a complicated dish to make, the truth is that pecan pie is actually quite simple to prepare. With a few basic ingredients and a little bit of patience, you can have a delici...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shell
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups pecans

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch pie

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place pie shell into a 9-inch pie dish.
  • Gently beat eggs in a large bowl. Beat in sugar and flour until combined. Mix in corn syrup, melted butter, and vanilla. Fold in pecans. Pour mixture into the prepared pie dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center of pie comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    530 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 77mg
    • Sodium: 220mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 73g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 39g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 58mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 172mg