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slice of pecan pie on white plate with fork in front

Easy Southern Pecan Pie

A true southern classic! This Pecan Pie is perfectly sweet, nutty, buttery, and just SO. GOOD. It's the perfect pie to serve during Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 516kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 unbaked pie crust
  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup brown sugar firmly packed
  • 1¼ cups light corn syrup
  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¾ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 375℉/190℃.
  • Place pecans in bottom of unbaked pie shell.
  • In a small bowl, whisk eggs together. Set aside.
  • Combine sugar and corn syrup.
  • Stir together.
  • Add butter, vanilla, and salt.
  • Mix well.
  • Gently stir in eggs, being careful not to incorporate air.
  • Pour over pecans.
  • Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to 325℉/165℃.
  • Continue baking for an additional 55-60 minutes, until puffy and set. You may need to cover with foil for the last 20-25 minutes of baking.

Notes

  • Let the pie cool completely before serving!
  • Cover the pie with aluminum foil the last 20-25 minutes to keep the crust from over-browning.
  • You can use homemade or store-bought pie crust.
  • The pie will puff when done and will jiggle slightly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 516kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 296mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 69g | Vitamin A: 324IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg