Description
Pecan pie is a timeless classic that fills your kitchen with a warm, nutty aroma. This rich, gooey dessert features a flaky crust and a luscious filling packed with toasted pecans, making it the perfect centerpiece for holidays or family gatherings. With its glossy finish and irresistible flavor, every slice invites you to indulge in sweet nostalgia. Whether shared at Thanksgiving or enjoyed on a cozy evening, this pecan pie recipe is sure to make lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh pecans (chopped)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 deep-dish pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your pie crust by thawing it if frozen; prick the bottom with a fork.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Fold in chopped pecans evenly into the filling mixture.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust, ensuring even distribution of pecans.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center jiggles slightly.
- Allow cooling completely on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg