Best 6 Best Southern Pecan Pie Different Recipes
Prepare to indulge in the irresistible flavors of the ultimate Southern Pecan Pie, a testament to the culinary heritage of the American South. Embark on a journey of taste as we present a collection of unique recipes that capture the essence of this time-honored dessert. Each recipe promises a delightful symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas, taking you on a journey through the heart of Southern cuisine. From classic interpretations to creative variations, discover the perfect recipe that aligns with your taste preferences and culinary skills. Experience the joy of crafting a homemade Southern Pecan Pie, a perfect centerpiece for any gathering, celebration, or moment of indulgence.
Let's cook with our recipes!
BEST PECAN PIE RECIPE
The kitchen at Palestine, Texas's Oxbow Bakery may be small, but mother-and-son team Becky and David Wolfe make about 400 pies around Thanksgiving alone. David estimates that 60% of their business comes from out of town-and even from outside of Texas. "A lady from Houston just grabbed me and hugged me with tears in her eyes," says Becky. "She said she hadn't had pie like this since her mother passed." This pecan pie is one of their-and our Test Kitchens'-favorites. Whether you're setting up a buffet table of multiple pies this Thanksgiving or looking for the best pecan pie to be the showstopper, this recipe is perfect.
Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen
Categories Pies
Time 4h45m
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare the Piecrust: Place salt and 1⁄4 cup of the water in a glass measuring cup. Stir to dissolve salt; chill 30 minutes.
- Place flour in a large bowl. Cut in shortening, using a pastry blender, until crumbly. Drizzle cold salted water over flour mixture. Toss lightly with a fork until dough comes together, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons ice water, if needed.
- Form dough into a disk. Wrap with plastic wrap, and chill 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Roll dough disk into a 14-inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Carefully transfer to a 9 1⁄2-inch deep-dish pie plate, and press into bottom and up sides of pie plate. Trim Piecrust, leaving about 1 inch around edges; reserve dough scraps. Fold edges under and crimp. Bake in preheated oven just until crust is set, about 4 minutes. Let cool 2 to 3 minutes on a wire rack, and fill in any cracks with leftover dough scraps so there are no openings in any of the crust. Cool 30 minutes. Brush lightly with beaten egg. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
- Prepare the Filling: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium. Add sugar, and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture starts bubbling, 3 to 4 minutes. Add corn syrup, and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture starts bubbling, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove from heat, and cool 5 minutes. Slowly whisk about 1 cup hot mixture into beaten eggs; slowly whisk beaten egg mixture back into hot sugar mixture, and whisk until thoroughly incorporated. Whisk in vanilla and salt. Stir in pecans.
- Pour Filling into cooled crust. Bake at 350°F until pie is cooked through and set in the middle, 40 to 45 minutes. Cover edges with aluminum foil after 30 to 35 minutes to prevent overbrowning. (The center will rise a little at the end but will settle when cooled.) Let cool completely (about 2 hours) before slicing.
SOUTHERN PECAN PIE I
This recipe has been passed down in my family. Use light or dark corn syrup.
Provided by Nikki
Categories Desserts Pies Pecan Pie Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
- Beat eggs slightly in medium bowl. Beat in sugar, and then blend in syrup, butter or margarine, vanilla, salt, and pecans. Pour filling into unbaked pie shell.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and continue baking 35 to 40 minutes; the pie will be brown and slightly puffed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.3 calories, Carbohydrate 69.8 g, Cholesterol 77.4 mg, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 261.7 mg, Sugar 37 g
SOUTHERN PECAN PIE
Provided by Guy Fieri
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Unroll the piecrust and place in a 9-inch pie plate. Fold the overhang under and crimp the edge with a fork or your fingers. Bake the crust until light golden brown, about 10 minutes. Cool completely on a rack. (Leave the oven on.)
- Whisk the corn syrup, brown sugar, salt, butter and vanilla in a medium bowl. Lightly beat the eggs in a small bowl, then whisk into the corn syrup mixture.
- Finely chop 1/2 cup pecans and spread evenly over the piecrust. Roughly chop another
- 1/2 cup pecans and mix into the corn syrup mixture, then pour the filling into the crust. Arrange the remaining 1 cup pecans on top in a decorative pattern.
- Bake the pie until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Cool completely on a rack. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.
SOUTHERN PECAN PIE II
I received this recipe from my friend Joyce three years ago, she in turn got it from a elderly southern lady. It is a real classic Southern style pecan pie and is very pretty too!
Provided by LINDA MAUGERI
Categories Desserts Pies Vintage Pie Recipes Chess Pie Recipes
Time 4h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, 3 tablespoons sugar and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mix yolk with water and stir in until mixture forms a ball. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight. Roll out and place in a 9 inch pie plate.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C.)
- Place pecans in the bottom of pie crust. In a large bowl, Stir together 3/4 cup of sugar and flour. Mix in the eggs, corn syrup, milk, melted butter and vanilla. Blend well and pour over pecans in crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until golden brown and filling is set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 616.8 calories, Carbohydrate 77.7 g, Cholesterol 137.8 mg, Fat 33.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 313.5 mg, Sugar 35.8 g
BEST SOUTHERN PECAN PIE -- DIFFERENT
Same flavor, but not the ooey-gooeyness. Uses brown sugar instead of karo syrup. I checked Zaar and couldn't find the same recipe. The USA southeast area has used this recipe for years. It is a Blue Ribbon WINNER! I would not go back to the syrup recipe. This makes 2 pies using a regular size pie shell and freezes well if you want to freeze one. Butter is best, but you can use margarine. (It is important to use the cornmeal in this recipe.) I prefer my pecans in broken pieces because the slices will cut better. Easy to make and easy to travel to a potluck. You'll be glad you tried this delightful pie!!
Provided by Seasoned Cook
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter and mix (by hand) with sugar, corn meal, water, vanilla and eggs. Add pecan pieces.
- Pour into unbaked pie shells.
- Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.1, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 61.8, Sodium 193.7, Carbohydrate 40.9, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 28.2, Protein 4.4
THE BEST SOUTHERN PECAN PIE
This recipe was handed down from my great-grandmother. It is truly the best that I've ever had! **in response to the first review, it is actually more of what most would call a chess pie -- sorry!
Provided by hlamar
Categories Pie
Time 45m
Yield 2 pies, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- While your oven is pre-heating to 350F, start melting the margarine over medium heat in a saucepan.
- Once margarine is melted, remove saucepan from heat and stir in brown sugar.
- Beat and then add the eggs and the rest of ingredients to the saucepan-- stir well.
- Pour evenly into the 2 pie shells.
- Lightly sprinkle (or place if whole ones) pecans on top.
- Once oven is pre-heated, bake on cookie sheet@ 350F for 30 minutes.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality pecans. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your pie.
- Toast the pecans before using them. This will deepen their flavor and make them more fragrant.
- Use a combination of light and dark corn syrup. This will give your pie a richer flavor.
- Do not overcook the pie. The filling should be set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will allow the filling to firm up.
Conclusion:
Southern pecan pie is a delicious and classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich, buttery filling and flaky crust, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give pecan pie a try. You won't be disappointed!
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love