Best 6 Ann Landers Pecan Pie Recipes

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Welcome to the world of delightful treats! If you're looking for a timeless classic recipe to satisfy your sweet cravings, then look no further than the iconic Ann Landers Pecan Pie. This delectable dessert is a harmonious blend of rich flavors and textures, sure to leave you and your loved ones yearning for more. Prepared with a buttery crust, an irresistible filling of sweet, gooey, and crunchy pecans, and a hint of spice, this pie is an absolute delight. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, let us guide you through the process of creating this scrumptious pie. In this detailed and comprehensive article, we will unravel the secrets of making the perfect Ann Landers Pecan Pie, ensuring that every bite brings a moment of pure bliss. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on this culinary journey together.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEF JOHN'S PECAN PIE



Chef John's Pecan Pie image

This is my idea of the perfect pecan pie. It has the perfect ratio of crunchy nuts to the sweet, sticky goodness underneath. And thanks to the blind-baking, the crust is wonderfully crisp.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Pecan Pie Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 prepared pastry dough for 9-inch pie
2 cups pecan halves
1 cup light brown sugar
½ cup butter
½ cup white sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon bourbon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, whisked

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Roll pie dough in a 9 1/2-inch glass pie dish and crimp the edges. Cover dough in parchment paper and press paper down to line the dough; pour pie weights on top of the parchment paper and spread evenly over the bottom.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove parchment paper and pie weights to a bowl. Bake crust until lightly golden and set, about 10 minutes more.
  • Spread pecans out on a baking sheet. Bake in the oven until lightly toasted, 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Stir brown sugar, butter, white sugar, corn syrup, flour, milk, bourbon, vanilla extract, and salt together in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Remove from heat and cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Whisk eggs in a large bowl. Slowly drizzle sugar mixture into eggs, whisking constantly.
  • Spread pecans out in the bottom of the crust. Pour sugar mixture over nuts and gently stir with a spatula to coat all of the nuts.
  • Bake pie in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown and pie is set, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.6 calories, Carbohydrate 57.5 g, Cholesterol 80.4 mg, Fat 32.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 313.8 mg, Sugar 36.9 g

ABBY'S FAMOUS PECAN PIE RECIPE - (3.8/5)



Abby's Famous Pecan Pie Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by jeknudson

Number Of Ingredients 8

9 -inch unbaked pie crust
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 heaping cup pecan halves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine corn syrup, sugar, eggs, butter, salt and vanilla; mix well. Pour into unbaked pie crust; sprinkle with pecan halves. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes or until center is set.(Toothpick inserted in center comes out clean when pie is done.) Cool. If crust or pie appears to be getting too brown, cover with foil the remaining baking time. Tip: The original recipe stated that the pie should be baked 45 to 50 minutes in a preheated 350-degree gas oven. If an electric oven is used, it may be necessary to add 15 to 20 minutes to the baking time. (Begin testing the pie with a toothpick after 45 minutes.)

DEAR ABBY'S FAMOUS PECAN PIE



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This recipe by Abigail Van Buren (aka Pauline Phillips) is published from time to time in her "Dear Abby" column. Jeanne Phillips, the original Abby's daughter, and the current "Dear Abby" adds this tip: The original recipe stated that the pie should be baked 45-50 minutes in a preheated 350 degree gas oven. If an electric oven is used, it may be necessary to add 15-20 minutes to the baking time. (Begin testing the pie with a toothpick after 45 minutes.)

Provided by dojemi

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 pie

Number Of Ingredients 8

unbaked 9-inch pie crust
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1/3 cup butter, melted (I imagine that margarine can be substituted.)
1/3-1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup pecan halves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, combine corn syrup, sugar, eggs, butter, salt and vanilla; mix well.
  • Pour filling into unbaked pie crust.
  • Sprinkle with pecan halves.
  • Bake for 45- 50 minutes or until center is set.
  • (Toothpick inserted in center will come out clean, when pie is done.).
  • (If crust or pie appears to be getting too brown, cover with foil for the remaining baking time.).
  • Cool.
  • You can top it with a bit of whip cream if desired.

THE BEST PECAN PIE



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Pecan pie is a Thanksgiving tradition in my household, and I was on a quest to create the ultimate version-the best pecan pie recipe. I think this might be it! -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Dough for single-crust pie
1/2 cup butter
2-1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons whiskey or bourbon, optional
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Optional: Whipped cream and ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate while preparing filling., In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add pecans; cook, stirring constantly, until very fragrant and pecans start to brown, 4-5 minutes. Remove pecans with a slotted spoon, reserving butter in pan. Stir in brown sugar, maple syrup, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. In a bowl, whisk a small amount of the hot mixture into eggs; return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Stir whiskey, optional, and vanilla into brown sugar mixture; stir in pecans. Pour into crust. , Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 55-60 minutes. Cover edges with foil during the last 30 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary. Cool on a wire rack. If desired, top with whipped cream and cinnamon. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 695 calories, Fat 49g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 130mg cholesterol, Sodium 430mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

ANN LANDER'S BEST LEMON MERINGUE PIE (WITH NEVER-FAIL MERINGUE)



Ann Lander's Best Lemon Meringue Pie (With Never-Fail Meringue) image

One of the best recipes for lemon meringue pie! If you want a sky-high meringue, like the ones you see in bakery's, just use 6 egg whites (save yolks for another recipe), and double the sugar....I just use the same amount of cornstarch/water mixture when I use 6 egg whites. Prep time does not include making the meringue/cornstarch mixture. I have even made this pie using a graham cracker crust (the graham crust goes very well if topping with whip cream or Cool Whip), also if you prefer a very tart lemon pie add in another 2-3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice. I most always prepare the crust and then fill with the filling the night before and let it thicken in the fridge overnight then top with the meringue the following day. Also in place of the meringue, I have many times topped it with Cool Whip or whipped cream, it it excellent that way also. Which ever way you choose to make it, it is a wonderful lemon pie recipe. *NOTE* if you are worried about scorching the bottom of the pan, then you can also make the filling in the microwave, here's how...in a large 8-cup microwave-safe bowl whisk together the sugar and cornstarch, add in all the remaining ingredients whisk to combine and microwave on HIGH for about 8 minutes (might take longer or less time) removing three times to whisk, make certain to cook the filling until hot, bubbly and thickened, then add in the 2 tsp vinegar and 3 tablespoons butter, this method works well and no scorched pans!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Pie

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 baked and cooled 9 inch pie shell (my butter pie crust Kittencal's No-Fail Buttery Flaky Pie Pastry/Crust works great!)
1 1/3 cups sugar
6 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups cold water
1/3 cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice (if you like an extreme lemon taste then add in a couple more tablespoons lemon juice)
3 egg yolks
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
4 -5 drops yellow food coloring (optional but looks better!)
2 teaspoons vinegar
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
1/2 cup boiling water
3 egg whites
7 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • In a double boiler, or a heavy bottomed saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch together; add in the 2 cups COLD water.
  • In a small cup/bowl,combine the egg yolks with lemon juice, and the yellow food colouring; whisk until well mixed.
  • Add to the sugar cornstarch mixture; whisk until mixed.
  • Cook and mix/whisk until mixture thickens (about 6-7 minutes, do not over-boil mixture or it will not set properly), if you are making in a saucepan, be careful not to scorch the bottom of the pan, a double-boiler is definitely recommended for this.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add/mix in the lemon extract, butter and vinegar; stir thoroughly.
  • Pour the lemon mixture into cooled pie shell; set aside to make meringue.
  • To make meringue:.
  • Blend/whisk the cornstarch and cold water in a small saucepan.
  • Add in boiling water, and cook, stirring until clear and thickened.
  • Let mixture stand until COMPLETELY COLD.
  • With an electric mixer at high speed, beat the egg whites until foamy.
  • Gradually add in sugar, and beat until stiff but not dry.
  • Turn mixer to low speed; add in pinch salt and vanilla.
  • Gradually beat in the cold cornstarch mixture.
  • Turn mixer again to high; beat well.
  • Spread/pile meringue over cooled pie filling, making certain to seal the meringue to the baked crust.
  • Set oven to 350°F, and bake for 10 minutes, or until the meringue is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.5, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 82.2, Sodium 177.6, Carbohydrate 59.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 45.4, Protein 3

MOCK PECAN PIE



Mock Pecan Pie image

Friends will not believe what the main ingredient of this pie is! The pinto beans make a great substitute and it is still a tasty pie.-Marilou Robinson, Portland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs, beaten
1 cup cooked pinto beans, mashed
1 unbaked pie shell (10 inches)
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat together the sugar, butter, vanilla and eggs. Stir in beans. Pour into pie shell. , Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm or chilled with whipped cream or ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen pecans. Fresh pecans have a sweeter, more delicate flavor, but frozen pecans are a good option if you don't have fresh ones on hand. Just be sure to thaw them completely before using.
  • Don't overmix the filling. Overmixing will make the filling tough. Just mix until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the pie until the filling is set. The center of the pie should be slightly jiggly when you shake it. If the filling is too liquid, it will continue to cook after it is removed from the oven and may become too thick.
  • Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will allow the filling to set properly and the crust to become flaky.

Conclusion:

Ann Landers' Pecan Pie is a classic Southern dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich, buttery filling and flaky crust, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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