Best 11 Old Fashioned Honey Pecan Pie Recipes

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In the realm of classic Southern desserts, few treats evoke nostalgia and comfort quite like the old-fashioned honey pecan pie. This timeless culinary delight, with its buttery crust, gooey filling, and nutty crunch, has been gracing dinner tables and stealing hearts for generations. Whether you're a seasoned baker seeking to perfect your technique or a novice cook eager to explore the wonders of Southern cuisine, this comprehensive guide will lead you on a sweet journey to creating the ultimate honey pecan pie.

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HONEY PECAN PIE



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Looking for a sweet ending to a special meal? This attractive pecan pie is bound to please with its traditional filling and honey-glazed pecans. -Cathy Hudak, Wadsworth, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
TOPPING:
3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons honey
1-1/2 cups pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine eggs, pecans, corn syrup, sugars, butter, vanilla and salt. Unroll crust into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edge. Add filling. Bake for 30 minutes. , In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and honey until combined. Stir in pecan halves until coated. Spoon over pie. , Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes longer. Cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 688 calories, Fat 42g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 130mg cholesterol, Sodium 408mg sodium, Carbohydrate 78g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

OLD-FASHIONED PECAN PIE



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It's impossible to go wrong with pecan pie. Especially one that is really loaded with nuts, has a little verve from orange zest, and isn't overly sweet-exactly like the one here. Taking the time to track down new-crop pecans will push things right over the top.

Provided by Andrea Albin

Categories     Pie     Bake     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Egg     Kid-Friendly     Frozen Dessert     Pecan     Christmas Eve     Gourmet     Small Plates

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Pastry dough
3/4 stick unsalted butter
1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup light corn syrup
2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
2 cups pecan halves (1/2 pound)
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (for serving; optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F with a baking sheet on middle rack.
  • Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface with a lightly floured rolling pin into a 12-inch round and fit into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim edge, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang. Fold overhang under and lightly press against rim of pie plate, then crimp decoratively. Lightly prick bottom all over with a fork. Chill until firm, at least 30 minutes (or freeze 10 minutes).
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar, whisking until smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in corn syrup, vanilla, zest, and salt. Lightly beat eggs in a medium bowl, then whisk in corn syrup mixture.
  • Put pecans in pie shell and pour corn syrup mixture evenly over them. Bake on hot baking sheet until filling is set, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Cool completely.

OLD-FASHIONED HONEY PECAN PIE



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Pecan pie made without white sugar. This pie will fit in an 8 inch pie pan as well.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Pecan Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup honey
3 eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie

Steps:

  • In a saucepan bring the honey to a boil. Quickly beat the eggs into the honey. Add butter, vanilla, nuts, and nutmeg. Pour into the pie shell.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 25 minutes or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.9 calories, Carbohydrate 47.3 g, Cholesterol 81.2 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 175.6 mg, Sugar 35.6 g

HONEY PECAN PIE



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This recipe adds a bit of natural sweetness to the Southern classic. I always feel that pecan pie never has enough pecans so I filled this one to the brim! Guaranteed to be a hit for Thanksgiving, you might have to make two.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 round refrigerated pie dough (half a 14-ounce package)
4 large eggs
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
1 tablespoon honey whiskey
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups chopped raw pecans
3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 3/4 cup whole raw pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the pie: Place the pie dough in a 9-inch pie dish and press it against the dish to remove any air pockets. Crimp the edges, as desired, and set aside.
  • Beat the eggs with the brown sugar in a medium bowl until the mixture begins to foam slightly. Whisk in the corn syrup, honey, melted butter, whiskey, vanilla and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Stir in the chopped pecans. Carefully pour into the prepared pie dish. Bake for 30 minutes
  • For the topping: Combine the brown sugar with the honey and butter in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the whole pecans, coating them evenly. Gently spoon the coated pecans over the pie and drizzle with any remaining syrup. Bake the pie until risen a bit and the pecans on top are crisp and caramelized, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature before serving.

OLD-FASHIONED HONEY PECAN PIE



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Pecan pie made without white sugar. This pie will fit in an 8 inch pie pan as well.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Pecan Pie

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup honey
3 eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie

Steps:

  • In a saucepan bring the honey to a boil. Quickly beat the eggs into the honey. Add butter, vanilla, nuts, and nutmeg. Pour into the pie shell.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 25 minutes or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.9 calories, Carbohydrate 47.3 g, Cholesterol 81.2 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 175.6 mg, Sugar 35.6 g

OLD-FASHIONED HONEY PECAN PIE



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Pecan pie made without white sugar. This pie will fit in an 8 inch pie pan as well.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Pecan Pie

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup honey
3 eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie

Steps:

  • In a saucepan bring the honey to a boil. Quickly beat the eggs into the honey. Add butter, vanilla, nuts, and nutmeg. Pour into the pie shell.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 25 minutes or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.9 calories, Carbohydrate 47.3 g, Cholesterol 81.2 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 175.6 mg, Sugar 35.6 g

OLD FASHIONED PECAN PIE



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Recipe courtesy of Cooks.com via PBS. I thought I made one mean pecan pie but this one did catch my eye and my son said "PLEASE make that pie". Posting here for easier access and of course to share. Prep/Cook time does not include making of the pie dough or chill times.

Provided by CindiJ

Categories     Pie

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 9-inch pie, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup maple syrup
1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon molasses
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups pecans (toasted and chopped)
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shells, chilled in pie plate for 30 minutes (see note)

Steps:

  • Make Filling: Adjust oven rack to lowest position and heat oven to 450 degrees. Heat sugar, syrup, cream, and molasses in saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool 5 minutes. Whisk butter and salt into syrup mixture until combined. Whisk in egg yolks until incorporated.
  • Bake Pie: Scatter pecans in pie shell. Carefully pour filling over. Place pie in hot oven and immediately reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees. Bake until filling is set and center jiggles slightly when pie is gently shaken, 45 to 60 minutes. Cool pie on rack for 1 hour, then refrigerate until set, about 3 hours and up to 1 day. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612.4, Fat 36.9, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 174, Sodium 288.1, Carbohydrate 69.2, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 52.8, Protein 5.7

HONEY PIE



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A hint of honey flavors this old-fashioned honey custard pie that comes together quickly with simple ingredients. Don't be afraid of blind-baking the crust, it's easy to do. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
4 large eggs
2-1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
Whipped cream and flakey sea salt, optional

Steps:

  • On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°., Line unpricked crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack until edges are golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until bottom is golden brown, 3-6 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, whisk eggs. Whisk in remaining ingredients until blended. Pour into crust. Cover edge with foil. Bake at 400° until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Top each serving with optional toppings as desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 375mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

SOUTHERN HONEY-PECAN PIE



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-Allie Smith, New Orleans, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup honey
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
1/2 cup pecan halves

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the sugar and flour. Stir in the eggs, honey, butter, vanilla and salt. Add chopped pecans and mix well. Pour into pastry shell. Arrange pecan halves around edge and center of pie. , Cover edges loosely with foil. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Remove foil; bake 20-25 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529 calories, Fat 32g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

OLD FASHION PECAN PIE



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Make and share this Old Fashion Pecan Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Pie

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup Karo syrup
4 eggs, beaten
1 cup chopped pecans
20 whole pecans (for topping)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shells

Steps:

  • In a sauce pan, melt the butter, but don't let it brown.
  • Mix in the sugar and corn syrup and cook, stirring over medium heat, until the sugar dissolves.
  • Stir in eggs; mix well. Stir in pecans.
  • Pour in pie shell and bake in 350°F oven for 1 hour, or until firm when shaken.

OLD-FASHIONED HONEY PECAN PIE



Old-Fashioned Honey Pecan Pie image

Pecan pie made without white sugar. This pie will fit in an 8 inch pie pan as well.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Pecan Pie

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup honey
3 eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie

Steps:

  • In a saucepan bring the honey to a boil. Quickly beat the eggs into the honey. Add butter, vanilla, nuts, and nutmeg. Pour into the pie shell.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 25 minutes or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.9 calories, Carbohydrate 47.3 g, Cholesterol 81.2 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 175.6 mg, Sugar 35.6 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality pecans for the best flavor.
  • Toast the pecans in a single layer in a preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant and slightly browned.
  • For a richer flavor, use dark corn syrup instead of light corn syrup.
  • If you don't have a pie plate, you can use a 9-inch springform pan.
  • To prevent the pie crust from becoming soggy, pre-bake it for 10-12 minutes before filling it.
  • Let the pie cool completely before serving so that the filling has time to set.

Conclusion:

Old-fashioned honey pecan pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet, gooey filling and buttery, flaky crust, it's 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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