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Rich Southern Pecan Pie

Decadent Rich Southern Pecan Pie Your New Favorite Dessert

Experience the rich Southern pecan pie, a nostalgic dessert filled with toasted pecans and a buttery homemade crust.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 cup Pecans Fresh pecans, roughly chopped
  • 3 Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 cup Corn Syrup For gooey filling
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Adjust for sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter Combine with eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Adjust for preference
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Balances sweetness
For the Crust
  • 1 whole Homemade Pie Crust Pre-baked

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Pie dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Position the oven rack in the lower-middle section.
  2. Roll out your homemade pie crust and place it in a pie dish. Prick the bottom, then pre-bake for 10–12 minutes.
  3. Whisk together eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
  4. Roughly chop the pecans into varied sizes for texture.
  5. Spread the chopped pecans in the pre-baked crust and pour the filling mixture over them.
  6. Bake for 55–60 minutes until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
  7. Let the pie cool at room temperature for at least 2 hours before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Perfect for any gathering! Consider pairing with ice cream or chocolate chips for a delightful twist.

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