Southern Pecan Pie Recipe

A cut into easy pecan pie recipe with forks on it before serving up

4.49 from 133 votes

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!

Prep Time20

Cook Time55

Total Time1 15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American, Cajun/Creole, Southern

Servings: servings

Calories: 466kcal

Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Equipment

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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Notes

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.

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