Description
Thanksgiving Pecan Pie is a timeless classic that fills your home with an irresistible aroma, blending the sweet and nutty flavors of fresh pecans with a gooey, caramel-like filling. This delightful dessert features a buttery crust that cradles the rich mixture, making it a showstopper at holiday gatherings. Perfectly paired with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, this pie guarantees to create sweet memories around the table. Whether you’re a novice baker or an experienced chef, this easy recipe will impress your guests and become a cherished tradition in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9-inch) pie crust, store-bought or homemade
- 1 ½ cups fresh pecans, chopped
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the pie crust by letting it sit at room temperature if using store-bought.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy. Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Gently fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
- Pour the pecan mixture into the prepared pie crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes until set; the center should jiggle slightly when done.
- Allow cooling on a wire rack for at least two hours before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg