How to Make Traditional Pecan Pie in a Jar - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to dessert, there are few things more comforting and satisfying than a slice of pecan pie. The buttery crust, sweet filling, and crunchy pecans come together to create a decadent treat that is perfect for any occasion. And while the traditional pecan pie is certainly delicious, there are ways to make it even more convenient and portable. That's where our recipe for Traditional Pecan Pie in a Jar comes in.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups pecan halves, broken into coarse pieces
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ¾ cup light corn syrup
  • ¾ cup dark corn syrup
  • 4 eggs
  • ¼ cup butter, melted
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 8 half pint canning jars with lids and rings
  • cooking spray
  • 2 unbaked 9-inch pie crusts

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 48 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 43 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 jars

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread pecans on a baking sheet.
  • Bake pecans in the preheated oven until lightly toasted, 6 to 8 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
  • Bring sugar, light corn syrup, and dark corn syrup to a boil in a saucepan; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
  • Whisk eggs in a large bowl until frothy. Add syrup mixture slowly, whisking constantly to prevent eggs from curdling. Whisk in butter, vanilla extract, and salt until batter is smooth.
  • Spray 8 small jars with cooking spray. Press pieces of pie crust dough into bottom and sides of jars. Add a layer of toasted pecans to each jar. Spoon in batter, leaving 1/4 inch rim at top.
  • Bake in preheated oven until darkened on the top, about 40 minutes. Cool to room temperature before serving.
  • Nutrition

    794 cal.

    • Total Fat: 45g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 108mg
    • Sodium: 396mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 97g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 43g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 201mg