Pecan pie, a classic Southern dessert, is known for its rich, buttery filling and crispy crust. It is a popular holiday dish, often served at Thanksgiving and Christmas, but it can be enjoyed any time of year. With its combination of sweet, nutty pecans, creamy custard, and flaky pastry, pecan pie is a delightful treat that is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect pecan pie, from selecting the right ingredients to mastering the delicate art of blind baking. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delicious journey into the world of pecan pie.
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PECAN PIE
This is a wonderfully rich, Southern pie recipe that is the best I've tried!
Provided by Linda Seay
Categories Desserts Pies Pecan Pie Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, butter, water, and cornstarch. Bring to a full boil, and remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs until frothy. Gradually beat in cooked syrup mixture. Stir in salt, vanilla, and pecans. Pour into pie shell.
- Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until filling is set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.8 calories, Carbohydrate 65.1 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 272.7 mg, Sugar 47.4 g
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
FAVORITE PECAN PIE BARS
This pecan bar recipe is the perfect little gift this winter. Send your favorite holiday travelers on their way with a package of these nutty little bars to eat when they get home. -Sylvia Ford, Kennett, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar and salt; cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 20 minutes., For filling, in a large bowl, whisk eggs, corn syrup, sugar, melted butter and vanilla. Stir in pecans. Spread over hot crust., Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until filling is set. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CARAMEL-PECAN APPLE PIE
You'll love the smell in your kitchen-and the smiles on everybody's faces-when you make this scrumptious caramel apple pie recipe. It takes me back home to Virginia and being at my granny's table. -Jean Castro, Phoenix, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate while preparing filling., In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice and vanilla. Mix pecans, sugars, cinnamon and cornstarch; add to apples and toss to combine., Spread caramel topping onto bottom of crust. Fill with apple mixture. Drizzle with butter. , For streusel topping, mix flour and sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly; stir in pecans. Sprinkle over filling., Bake on a lower oven rack until filling is bubbly, 65-75 minutes. Drizzle with caramel topping. Cool on a wire rack. If desired, serve with whipped cream and additional caramel topping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 639 calories, Fat 39g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 331mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
PECAN PIE BARS I
These pecan pie bars are great for the children and adults in any family.
Provided by MARIETA
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.
- In a large bowl, stir together the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt. Cut in 1 cup of margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the prepared pan, and press in firmly.
- Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven.
- While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a large bowl mix together the eggs, corn syrup, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 3 tablespoons margarine, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the chopped pecans. Spread the filling evenly over the crust as soon as it comes out of the oven.
- Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until set. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 117.5 mg, Sugar 15.2 g
CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE I
This is made just like a traditional pecan pie, with the addition of chocolate chips. It is very fudgy. It is always the first dessert to go at our family's Thanksgiving!
Provided by Karin Christian
Categories Desserts Pies Pecan Pie Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Beat eggs, sugar, salt, margarine, and syrup with hand beater. Stir in pecans and chocolate chips. Pour mixture into pie shell.
- Bake until set, 40 to 50 minutes. Cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 736.2 calories, Carbohydrate 92.4 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 39.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 401.5 mg, Sugar 28.4 g
FAVORITE BOURBON PECAN PIE
This is a pecan pie you won't want to forget. Bourbon gives this pie its delicious and distinctive flavor.
Provided by BlueEyedBaker
Categories Desserts Pies Pecan Pie Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Mix the white sugar, brown sugar, and butter together in a bowl. Stir in the corn syrup, eggs, and bourbon; fold in the pecans. Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes; reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C); continue to bake until the pie is set, about 25 minutes more. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.6 calories, Carbohydrate 55.9 g, Cholesterol 81.2 mg, Fat 33.1 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 190.4 mg, Sugar 32.6 g
EASY PECAN PIE
You will enjoy making this traditional pecan pie as much as you will enjoy eating a slice.
Provided by Jackie Smith
Categories Desserts Pies Pecan Pie Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Beat together the eggs, corn syrup, sugar, butter and vanilla.
- Arrange pecans in bottom of pie crust and pour mixture over.
- Bake for 1 hour or until knife inserted 1 inch from edge comes out clean. Allow to cool before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.3 calories, Carbohydrate 69.2 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 247.6 mg, Sugar 36.7 g
THE BEST PECAN PIE
This pie delivers plenty of classic flavors like brown sugar, vanilla and toasted nuts. We found that bourbon made a welcome addition. The alcohol bakes off leaving behind irresistible notes of smoke and caramel. Our all-butter crust perfectly balances the sweetness of the filling.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 3h35m
Yield 1 pie or about 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For the crust: Whisk together the flour, granulated sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Using your fingers, work the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles yellow cornmeal mixed with bean-size bits of butter. (If the flour/butter mixture gets warm, refrigerate it for 10 minutes before proceeding.) Add the egg and stir the dough together with a fork or by hand in the bowl. If the dough is dry, sprinkle up to a tablespoon more of cold water over the mixture.
- Alternatively, pulse the flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor fitted with the metal blade until combined. Add the butter and pulse until it resembles yellow cornmeal mixed with bean-size bits of butter, about 10 times. Add the egg and pulse 1 to 2 times; don't let the dough form into a ball in the machine. (If the dough is very dry add up to a tablespoon more of cold water.) Remove the bowl from the machine, remove the blade and bring the dough together by hand.
- Form the dough into a disk, wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 1 hour.
- Roll the dough on a lightly-floured surface into a 12-inch circle about 1/8-inch thick. Transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie pan and trim the edges, leaving about an extra inch hanging over the edge. Tuck the overhanging dough underneath itself to form a thick
- edge that is even with the rim. Flute the edge as desired. Freeze the pie shell for 30 minutes.
- Arrange the racks in the center and lower third of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Put a piece of parchment paper or foil over the pie shell and fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake on a baking sheet on the center rack until the dough is set, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and lift the sides of the parchment to remove the beans. Continue baking until the pie shell is lightly golden brown, about 10 more minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
- While the crust is baking make the filling: Combine the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat and, stirring constantly, continue to boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the nuts, bourbon and vanilla. Set it aside to cool slightly, about 5 minutes. (If the crust has cooled, return it to the oven for 5 minutes to warm through.) Whisk the beaten eggs into the filling until smooth. Put the pie shell on a baking sheet and pour the filling into the hot crust.
- Bake on the lower rack until the edges are set but the center is still slightly loose, 40 to 45 minutes. (If the edges get very dark, cover them with aluminum foil half way during baking.) Cool on a wire rack. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
PUMPKIN PECAN PIE I
Here's a combination of holiday favorites!
Provided by Carla
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Stir together one egg, pumpkin, 1/3 cup sugar and spice. Spread over bottom of pie shell.
- Combine 2 eggs, corn syrup, 1/2 cup sugar, butter and vanilla. Stir in nuts. Spoon over pumpkin mixture.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 minutes until filling is set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.1 calories, Carbohydrate 55.4 g, Cholesterol 81.2 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 248.3 mg, Sugar 22.6 g
CHOCOLATE BOURBON PECAN PIE
Kentucky bourbon gives a kick to this Southern classic.
Provided by ANITAL
Categories Desserts Pies Pecan Pie Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees F).
- In a small saucepan combine sugar, corn syrup, and butter or margarine. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until butter or margarine melts and sugar dissolves. Cool slightly.
- In a large bowl combine eggs, bourbon, vanilla, and salt. Mix well. Slowly pour sugar mixture into egg mixture, whisking constantly. Stir in chocolate chips and pecans. Pour mixture into pie shell.
- Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until set and golden. May be served warm or chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 647.3 calories, Carbohydrate 79.9 g, Cholesterol 123.5 mg, Fat 35.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 319.5 mg, Sugar 49 g
SWEET POTATO PECAN PIE
Caramelized pecan topping makes this special!
Provided by Lorrie Sterling
Categories Desserts Pies Sweet Potato Pie Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Bake sweet potatoes until fork-tender, 40 to 50 minutes. Cool until easily handled.
- Peel and mash sweet potatoes. Make sure all lumps are removed, straining if necessary.
- Lightly beat eggs. Blend together eggs and sweet potatoes. Stir in sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Blend in cream. Pour into pie shell.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until knife inserted halfway between center and edge of pie comes out clean. Cool completely on a rack.
- Make the caramelized pecan topping. Combine butter or margarine, brown sugar, and pecans. Gently drop by spoonfuls over cooled pie to cover top. Broil 5 inches below heat until mixture begins to bubble, about 3 minutes. Watch carefully, if cooked too long, top will turn syrupy. Cool on rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.6 calories, Carbohydrate 60.9 g, Cholesterol 90.9 mg, Fat 29.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 353.8 mg, Sugar 40.3 g
MAPLE PECAN PIE
Our Vermont maple syrup can't be beat, and this is one of my favorite pies. It's also quick and easy to make. -Mildred Wescom, Belvidere, Vermont
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. 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 bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until smooth. Add maple syrup, butter, vanilla, salt and pecans. Pour into crust. , Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. If desired, top with whipped cream to serve. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 561 calories, Fat 35g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
PECAN PIE COBBLER
I couldn't find a recipe, so I took it upon myself to devise this amazing dessert that combines the ease of a cobbler and the rich flavor of pecan pie. It tastes even better with ice cream or whipped topping. -Willa Kelley, Edmond, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Place butter in a 13x9-in. baking pan; heat pan until butter is melted, 3-5 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir in milk and vanilla until combined., Remove baking pan from oven; add batter. Sprinkle with pecans, brown sugar and toffee bits. Slowly pour boiling water over top (do not stir). Bake, uncovered, until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Cool on wire rack for 30 minutes (cobbler will thicken upon cooling). Serve warm, with ice cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 23g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 327mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
SOUTHERN BOURBON PECAN PIE
When I first made the original recipe for this bourbon-splashed pie, I added some vanilla extract and eliminated the flour. We loved the result. -Paul Falduto, Efland, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. In a large saucepan, combine butter, sugar and corn syrup. Cook over medium-low heat until sugar is dissolved; cool slightly. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, bourbon, vanilla and salt; slowly whisk in sugar mixture. Stir in pecans; pour into crust., Place on a baking sheet. Bake until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 55-60 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 536 calories, Fat 26g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 363mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (60g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
PECAN PIE CRUST
Make and share this Pecan Pie Crust recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Darlene Summers
Categories Pie
Time 25m
Yield 1 pie crust
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place pecans in food processor; grind until fine.
- Add melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla and water.
- Continue processing till mixture begins falling off sides of bowl.
- Press into 9-inch pie pan.
- Bake at 325° for 20 minutes or microwave at full power for 6 minutes.
CARAMEL PECAN PIE
This is hands down the best pecan pie-it's so good, it's scary! I'm making it for Thanksgiving because there will be others around to share it with me. Here's the trick: Toss the bag of caramels to your kid or spouse and promise they can eat whatever is left after they unwrap your 36 caramels. -Larry Crowder, Grand Blanc, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a small heavy saucepan, combine the caramels, water and butter. Cook and stir over low heat until caramels are melted. Remove from the heat and set aside. , In a small bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt until smooth. Gradually add caramel mixture. Stir in chopped pecans. Pour into crust. If desired, arrange pecan halves over filling. , Bake until set, 35-40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 541 calories, Fat 29g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 301mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
BOURBON PECAN PIE
This is a classic and simple recipe given a Southern kick with a little bourbon. The alcohol will evaporate when you bake the pie, and you're left with a richly flavored, gooey dessert, intensely sweet with a baseline of vanilla. You do need both light and dark corn syrup for this - using only one or the other will change the pie's flavor. (Don't let making your own pie crust intimidate you: our pie guide has everything you need to know.)
Provided by Julia Reed
Categories pies and tarts, dessert
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix together eggs, sugar, corn syrups, butter, bourbon, vanilla and salt until well blended.
- Prick the sides and bottom of the pie shell with a fork at 1/2-inch intervals. Spread the pecans on the bottom and pour the mixture over them. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until just set around the edges but still slightly loose in the center. (It will continue to set as it cools.)
- Place on a rack to cool slightly.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 562, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 74 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 259 milligrams, Sugar 58 grams, TransFat 0 grams
UPSIDE-DOWN APPLE PECAN PIE
This is by far the best apple pie I've ever had, and anyone who likes apple pie who has tried it agrees, this is a wonderful variation of an all-American favorite. Enjoy with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Provided by TJ4GOD721
Categories Desserts Pies Pecan Pie Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a 9 inch deep-dish pie pan, combine pecans, brown sugar and margarine; spread into a single layer. Roll out dough, and place bottom crust over pecan mixture.
- In a large bowl, combine apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg. Pour into crust in pan. Top with second crust. Fold edges of crust over, and flute to seal edges. Make several small slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
- Place pan on foil or cookie sheet during baking to guard against spillage. Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and apples are tender.
- Cool pie in pan for 5 minutes. Place serving plate over pie, and flip to invert, being careful not to come in contact with molten sugar. If some of the nuts stick to the pan, remove them with a knife, and place on pie. Allow to cool for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.5 calories, Carbohydrate 55.7 g, Fat 33.2 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 326.2 mg, Sugar 30 g
PECAN PUMPKIN PIE
A rich, crispy pecan topping and maple syrup lend a mouthwatering twist to creamy pumpkin pie. -Deborah Whitley, Nashville, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. 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. In a large bowl, beat eggs, pumpkin, syrup, sugar, cream, cinnamon and nutmeg until smooth; pour into crust. , For topping, in a large bowl, combine eggs, pecans, sugar and syrup; spoon over top., Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°. Bake until crust is golden brown and top of pie is set, 40-45 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight. If desired, serve with whipped topping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 481 calories, Fat 23g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality pecans. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your pie.
- Toast your pecans before using them. This will enhance their flavor and make them more fragrant.
- Don't overmix the filling. Overmixing can make the filling tough.
- Bake the pie until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly. Overbaking can make the filling dry and crumbly.
- Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will allow the filling to firm up and the flavors to meld.
Conclusion:
Pecan pie is a classic American dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich, buttery filling and flaky crust, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make pecan pie recipe, be sure to check out the ones linked above. You won't be disappointed!
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