Southern Pecan Pie Recipe

Y’all my Southern Pecan Pie is straight up famous during the holiday season. The ratings below will tell you it is the best one anyone has ever tried, and I can’t argue with that. It’s got that perfect mix of crunchy pecans and gooey, sweet filling, all wrapped up in a flaky, buttery crust that’s basically magic. If you’re on the hunt for a homemade pecan pie recipe that hits every traditional note while keeping it super easy and crazy delish, you’ve come to the right spot boos!

They’re Lovin’ It! Here’s what They’re Sayin’:

“All I can say is WOW!!!!!!! I followed the recipe to the tee & it came out immaculate”

—ANDRETTA

This pecan pie is the best classic pie that you can prepare in no time. Nutty, sweet, and beyond buttery, this pie was made to be on your holiday table boos. Whether it’s your first time baking one or you’re a seasoned pro, my family recipe for this nut-filled treat is a classic, no-frills kinda pie, and it’s the ONLY ONE YOU’LL EVER NEED. Bold Statement but complete facts!

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The Lowdown of This Pecan Pie Recipe

Cuisine Inspiration: Classic Southern

Primary Cooking Method: Baking!

Dietary Info: Can be made Gluten-Free with easy swaps

Key Flavor: Nutty, Buttery, Gooey and Caramel Like Vibes

Skill Level: Easy y’all (No Sweat Fam!)

Amazing Flavor

I stand by saying this is the best pecan pie recipe ever because it delivers the perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness. The flavors are rich, complex, and beyond satisfying, making it the OG dessert to serve on your holiday table y’all.

Nostalgic Comfort

There’s something deeply comforting about a slice of homemade pecan pie boos. It reminds me of family gatherings, holiday cheer, and the joy of sharing good food with my loved ones. I know once you make my family recipe, it will bring back so many fond memories for you.

Easy Peasy!

Despite how gourmet it all tastes, this easy pecan pie is surprisingly no-fuss y’all. The filling comes together in mere minutes, and even if you’re a baking newbie, you can kill it making this recipe because it’s so straightforward and manageable.

Ingredients You’ll Need to make Best Pecan Pie Recipe

• Butter: This pumps up the richness and indulgence in that addictive filling.
• Sugar: I use two different sugars, granulated (white) sugar and brown sugar to round out the sweetness adding slight undertones of molasses.
• Corn Syrup: If you want that perfect caramel-like gooey center, you gotta add this to the mix.
• Eggs: These are the stabilizers in this recipe allowing that pecan pie filling to set up.
• Vanilla: This adds a wonderful aromatic note to the pie.
• Flour: We add jut a little to set up the pie a bit so it won’t be syrupy or runny in the end.
• Pecans: I use pecan halves but if you want them smaller, you can use chopped or a mix of both for different textures. Do you boos!
• Pie Crust: I like to use a homemade pie crust. If you go with store-bought, you’ll need to get a 9 in crust.

How to Make Pecan Pie

Step 1: Mix Up the Pecan Pie Filling

1

Whisk together both of the sugars in a medium-sized bowl until combined.

2

Add the corn syrup, melted butter, beaten eggs, and vanilla and mix with the whisk until the mixture is smooth. 

3

Add the flour and pinch of salt and quickly whisk until the mixture is smooth but somewhat thickened.

4

Add the pecan halves and use a spatula to combine.

Step 2: Assemble and Bake It Up!

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Pour the pecan filling into your 9 inch pie shell or homemade pie crust that has been blind baked.

6

To protect your crust, add a pie shield or some foil on the outside halfway through the bake.

7

Bake the pie in the preheated oven for fifteen minutes and then lower the temperature to 350˚F and bake for 30-40 minutes or until the center of the pie jiggles only slightly. If it shakes too much, leave it in the oven to bake longer. You want the pie to be mostly stable.

How to Serve Southern Pecan Pie

• A La Mode: Ain’t nothing like a slice of warm Southern pecan pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. But honestly have fun with the flavors and mix it up with a scoop of corn ice cream, raspberry ice cream or even coffee ice cream. Do you boos!
• Dollop It Up: Get your spoon ready to add some fresh whipped cream on top of each slice.
• Classic Southern Supper: Go traditional and serve up some smothered pork chops, candied sweet potatoes, Southern green beans and fried cornbread and serve this up for dessert.

Meal Plan: Soul Food Thanksgiving with Pecan Pie

Fried turkey is always on the menu for our Thanksgiving.

My Auntie’s Cornbread Dressing is an absolute must on a Thanksgiving menu boos!

Collard Greens are my fave veggie side for holiday meals. Plus you will feel good and healthy before having a slice of delish calorie filled pie.

Baked mac and cheese makes me weak in the knees during the holiday season.

Recipe Substitutions

• Brown Sugar: If you only have granulated sugar at the crib, you can easily make your own brown sugar by adding molasses.
• Corn Syrup: Swap in maple syrup or even honey here. The texture won’t be as gooey but it will still taste delish.
• Vanilla Extract: Amp up more vanilla flavor by replacing the extract with vanilla bean paste or go with something different like almond extract to bring in more nutty flavor.

They’re Lovin’ It! Here’s what They’re Sayin’:

“Jocelyn, This is my go-to pecan pie recipe! I made 6 pies last year and am already getting requests from my family for this Thanksgiving. Thank you for this wonderful recipe.”

—MERRIE

Recipe Variations and Additions

• Gluten-Free: Replace the flour in the recipe with your fave 1:1 ratio gluten-free flour. And also make sure you use a gluten-free crust here.
• Change the Crust: Go with a graham cracker crust to switch up the texture and have some fun.
• Booze It Up: Add a little bourbon to the filling for some depth and grown folk flava!
• Spice It Up: Sprinkle in some warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg or cloves to give some Fall flavors to the mix.

Expert Tips and Tricks

• Master the Crust Y’all: Starting with a homemade crust can truly elevate your pecan pie recipe boos. My go-to is an all-butter crust recipe that delivers flakiness and rich flavor and it’s worth the extra effort.
• Go Room Temp: Make sure your eggs are at room temp before adding them to the mix. This helps that pie filling set up just right.
• Stir with Care: When you add the flour and pecans, stir gently to combine. Vigorous stirring can break those pecans up and change the end texture.
• Clever Measuring Cup Tip: Spray the inside of your measuring cup with nonstick spray before measuring the corn syrup. This allows it to slide out like a boss without any sticky leftovers.
• Blind Bake that Crust: Poke holes along the sides and bottom of the pie crust. Line the pie crust with parchment paper. Fill with pie weights, making sure the weights are evenly distributed around the pie dish. Pre-bake the crust for 10 minutes so the crust doesn’t get soggy when the filling is added.

How to Store

Allow your pie to cool down completely, then cover it tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. You can then pop it in the fridge.

If you’re reheating a whole pecan pie recipe, warm it in a preheated 350˚F oven for about 15-20 minutes or until warmed through. If you’re reheating individual slices, they can be warmed in a microwave for about 20-30 seconds. Easy peasy!

How Long Will Southern Pecan Pie Last in the Fridge?

It will typically last for about 3-4 days.

Can I Freeze Pecan Pie?

Absolutely boos! First allow the pie to cool completely, then wrap it securely in aluminum foil or a heavy-duty plastic freezer bag. Make sure you label with the date. It should last for up to 2-3 months. When you’re ready to get into it again, thaw the pie overnight in the fridge, then reheat it in the oven if you want.

Frequently Asked Questions

Y’all this pecan pie recipe is legit the best one online. Seriously I ain’t playing. That gooey texture is easier to achieve than you think. Plus you only need straightforward ingredients to pull it off. Let’s get into it boos.

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Southern Pecan Pie Recipe

This Southern Pecan Pie is the best classic pie that you can prepare in no time. Nutty, sweet and oh so buttery, this pie was made to be on your holiday table!

4.47 from 130 votes

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 55 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

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Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Course: Dessert

Servings: 8 servings

Equipment

• Pie Weights
• pie plate
• pastry blender

Ingredients

• ▢ 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• ▢ 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
• ▢ 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• ▢ 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
• ▢ 3 large eggs beaten and room temperature
• ▢ 2 tsp vanilla extract
• ▢ 2 tsp all-purpose flour
• ▢ pinch of salt
• ▢ 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
• ▢ 1 9 in pie crust

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375˚F. In a medium sized bowl, whisk together both sugars until combined.
• Next whisk in corn syrup, melted butter, beaten eggs and vanilla until mixture is smooth. 
• Quickly whisk in flour and pinch of salt until mixture is smooth but somewhat thickened.
• Add pecan halves and use a spatula to combine.
• Pour pecan filling into pie shell. If using my pie crust recipe, roll one of the disks out into the pie plate then use a fork to poke holes along the sides and bottom of the pie crust. Line the pie crust with parchment paper. Fill with pie weights, making sure the weights are evenly distributed around the pie dish. Pre-bake the crust for 10 minutes. Carefully remove the parchment paper/pie weights then add the filling. If you would like, you can brush some egg wash on the outside of the crust as well (just take 1 egg and whisk together with a teaspoon of water).
• Bake for 15 minutes then lower temperature to 350˚F and bake 30-40 minutes or until center of pie jiggles only slightly. If it shakes too much, leave it in the oven to bake longer. The pie should be almost stable. If you find that the crust is browning too quickly, add a pie shield or some foil on the outside halfway through the bake.
• Remove pie from oven and allow to cool to room temperature, then serve.

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How to Store

Allow your pie to cool down completely, then cover it tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. You can then pop it in the fridge.

If you’re reheating a whole pecan pie recipe, warm it in a preheated 350˚F oven for about 15-20 minutes or until warmed through. If you’re reheating individual slices, they can be warmed in a microwave for about 20-30 seconds. Easy peasy!

How Long Will Pecan Pie Last in the Fridge?

It will typically last for about 3-4 days.

Can I Freeze Pecan Pie?

Absolutely boos! First allow the pie to cool completely, then wrap it securely in aluminum foil or a heavy-duty plastic freezer bag. Make sure you label with the date. It should last for up to 2-3 months. When you’re ready to get into it again, thaw the pie overnight in the fridge, then reheat it in the oven if you want.

Nutrition

Calories: 466kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 234IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg

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This post was originally published in October 2019. It has been updated with new content and more images.

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