The Best Pecan Pie Recipe
Pecan pie is such a rich and delicious custard pie with it's butterscotch undertones! Not only that, it is fairly easy to make.
Now like most custard pies (pecan pie, pumpkin pie, lemon meringue, etc.) these pies will be cooked for along period of time ensuring that the eggy mixture heats up enough to get thick.
With this particular pecan recipe, I used extra butter than most recipes call for. This is because I think it makes it taste creamier. Because of this, it does take longer than most pecan pies to thicken up, so keep an eye on your crust.
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Pecan Pie Recipe Ingredients list
Here's what you will need to make this absolutely delicious pecan pie:
Pecan pie filling:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup dark corn syrup
- 1 ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 ½ cup pecan halves
1- 9inch pie crust:
I actually tend to just make my flaky pie crust recipe and freeze the other half of the dough. But here are the measurements for just half of the dough:
- 1 stick salted butter, cubed
- 4 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1-2 Tbsp water
How to make the best pecan pie
For best results make sure to use a 9 inch pie pan like the one found here on Amazon.
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, in a large mixing bowl, add the dark corn syrup.
Next, you will add the melted butter (or almost melted butter) to the dark corn syrup. Mix on high for 3 minutes until smooth.
Then, you will add the vanilla to the creamy mixture.
Next, you will add in the brown sugar, then mix to combine.
Finally, add in the eggs and mix on medium speed for 2-3 minutes.
Then you will pour this mixture into an a pre-baked pie crust. I like to pre-bake the pie crust so that the bottom of the crust doesn't get soggy. I simply place parchment paper on the pie crust and add some pie weights or dried beans. Then bake at 325 degrees for 12 minutes.
Once you have poured the pecan pie filling into the pie crust, you will add the pecans to the pecan pie! I went around in a circular direction so that it looks uniform. Then fill in the gaps with the rest of the pecans.
Place the pie pan on a cookie sheet to catch in spills or boil-overs. Then, bake the pecan pie at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 70-75 minutes.
Make sure to rotate the pan half-way through baking for even browning.
Also, keep an eye on the pie crust. You can use a pie shield or some aluminum foil to keep the edges from burning. When the pecan pie is finished baking, let it cool completely for 1-2 hours (easier said than done).
Don't forget to pin this pecan pie recipe so you can make it again and again! When you make this recipe, please comment and let me know what you think of it. Thanks!
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The Best Pecan Pie Recipe
This is the best pecan pie recipe you will ever find. Perfect for any time, this gooey custard and pecan topped pie is the dessert everyone will be craving!
Ingredients
Ingredients
Pecan Pie Filling
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup dark cork syrup
- 1 ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 ½ cup pecan halves
Pecan Pie Crust
- ½ cup salted butter
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1-2 Tbsp water
Instructions
Directions:
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Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, in a large mixing bowl, add the dark corn syrup.
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Next, you will add the melted butter (or almost melted butter) to the dark corn syrup. Mix on high for 3 minutes until smooth.
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Then, you will add the vanilla to the creamy mixture. Next, you will add in the brown sugar. Then mix to combine.
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Finally, add in the eggs and mix on medium speed for 2-3 minutes.
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Then you will pour this mixture into an a pre-baked pie crust. I like to prebake the pie crust so that the bottom of the crust doesn't get soggy. I simply place parchement paper on the pie crust and add some pie weights or dried beans. Then bake at 325 degrees for 10 minutes.
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Once you have poured the pecan pie filling into the pie crust, you will add the pecans to the pecan pie! I went around in a circular direction so that it looks uniform. Then fill in the gaps with the rest of the pecans.
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Place the pie pan on a cookie sheet to catch in spillls or boil-overs. Then, bake the pecan pie at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 70-75 minutes. Make sure to rotate the pan half-way through baking for even browning.
Recipe Notes
Also, keep an eye on the pie crust. You can use a pie shield or some aluminum foil to keep the edges from burning. When the pecan pie is finished baking, let it cool completely for 1-2 hours (easier said than done).
sree
This Pecan pie looks so damn delicious 🙂
Joanna Stephens
Thanks!! It really is!
pracreation
This cake is full of caramel and healthy at the same time.
Joanna Stephens
Thanks!
POOVANESH PATHER
This pie looks so yummy. Pinning it to try.
Joanna Stephens
Thank you! Let me know how you like it when you make it. 🙂
Tracy @ Cleland Clan
This looks so decadent. Can't wait to try it!
Joanna Stephens
Thank you Tracy!
Shannon
I didn't have pecan pie until a few years ago because I always thought I wouldn't like it. But I LOVE it and this recipe sounds incredible too!
Joanna Stephens
Thanks Shannon! I will let you in on a little secret of mine...when I was younger I would refuse to eat it because I really didn't think it would be any good. Boy, was I missing out!
Jenna
Yummm. My mouth is watering. Thanks for the recipe. Just in time for thanksgiving. I’ll be adding this to the list. ❤️
Joanna Stephens
Oh yes, this pecan pie is perfect for thanksgiving! I wanna say that 80% of why I look forward to the holidays is because of the pie involved. lol 🙂
Jen @ Jenron Designs
Yum it is is getting to be that time of year!!! I am so ready for pecan pies and pumpkin goodies I just can not stand it!!! I love a little bourbon in ours.
Joanna Stephens
Ooh bourbon would be a great addition to pecan pie! Thanks for sharing Jen!!
Nadalie Bardo
Oh my yummy! The inside of this pie looks divine, I would take a straw to it. Perfect for Fall!
Joanna Stephens
Thanks Nadalie! It is such a great treat for fall!!
Jaclyn Anne
This pecan pie looks incredible - I can't wait to make one this weekend!
Joanna Stephens
Thanks Jaclyn, I hope you enjoy it!
Shanika
I've never tried Pecan Pie, but I know that it's a Southern Fave! I definitely need to try this. Looks delicious!
Joanna Stephens
Ooh Shanika, you have to try this recipe! Pecan pie is absolutely amazing. You will wish you had some sooner!! 🙂
Colleen
I love pecan pie, it's similar to Canadian butter tarts, which are a favourite for us. This one looks so perfectly gooey!
Joanna Stephens
Thanks Colleen! I love pecan pie too. 🙂
Ben Myhre
I was not raised with pecan pie, but I spent some time as waiter at a place that had a bakery. They made this kind of pie and I fell in absolute love. This pecan pie recipe looks simply divine and I am going to eat the heck out of it.
Joanna Stephens
Thanks Ben! I actually never tried it when I was younger, but later realized how much I was missing out. Hope you like this recipe!
Ginny
I'm so glad fall has started and I can make recipes like this one with a good excuse. Thanks for the beautiful and best recipe.
Joanna Stephens
I agree Ginny! Fall is such a wonderful time because there are some amazing recipes and pecan pie is a great one. Glad you like it. 🙂