Best 9 Picnic Pecan Pie Recipes

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The picnic pecan pie is a classic dessert made with a flaky crust, gooey pecan filling, and a dusting of powdered sugar. Its origin is unclear, but the recipe has been around for generations and has become a beloved tradition for many families. The pie is usually served at outdoor gatherings and picnics, where its portability and ease of consumption make it a popular choice. It is a delicious and satisfying treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its sweet and nutty flavor, the picnic pecan pie is a great way to end any meal and is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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

PICNIC PECAN PIE



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Among the selection of homemade desserts at our family reunion, slices of this timeless treat disappeared fast. It's delectable topped with ice cream or whipped cream. Each bite delivers classic goodness!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Dough for single-crust pie
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans

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. , In a small bowl, lightly beat eggs. Stir in corn syrup, sugar, butter, vanilla and salt. Add pecans and mix well; pour into crust. Cover edge loosely with foil. Bake 20 minutes. Remove foil; bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 calories, Fat 22g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

MINI PECAN PIES



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield 14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup (about 5 tablespoons) salted butter, melted
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons whiskey
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 large eggs, beaten
1 heaping cup chopped pecans plus 14 whole pecans
14 prepared mini pie shells in disposable pans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix together the granulated sugar, corn syrup, maple syrup, butter, brown sugar, whiskey, vanilla, salt and eggs in a bowl.
  • Divide the chopped pecans among the pie shells. Pour the syrup mixture over the top and put a whole pecan on top of each. Bake until just set, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool.

PECAN PIE



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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

1 ¾ cups white sugar
¼ cup dark corn syrup
¼ cup butter
1 tablespoon cold water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 eggs
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups chopped pecans
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shell

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

CLASSIC PECAN PIE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 3h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Pinch of salt
1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon ice water, if needed
2 cups pecans
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1 tablespoon bourbon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • Make the crust: Pulse the flour, granulated sugar and salt in a food processor until combined. Add the butter and pulse about 10 times until it looks like cornmeal with pea-size bits of butter. Add the egg and pulse 1 or 2 more times. If the dough is very dry, add the water. Pulse 8 to 10 times until the dough starts to clump together and there is no visible flour. Turn out the dough onto a piece of plastic wrap and form into a disk; wrap tightly. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch round. Ease into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim the edges, leaving a 1-inch overhang, then tuck the overhanging dough under itself; crimp the edges with a fork. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, position racks in the middle and lower thirds of the oven; preheat to 375˚. Spread the pecans on a baking sheet and bake on the middle rack until toasted, 10 to 12 minutes. Let the nuts cool slightly, then roughly chop.
  • Line the chilled pie crust with parchment paper or foil and fill with dried beans or pie weights. Place the pie crust on a baking sheet and bake on the middle rack until the dough is dry and set around the edges, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the parchment and beans and continue baking until the crust is light golden brown all over, 10 to 15 more minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the filling: Combine the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, bourbon and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring; boil 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the chopped pecans and vanilla bean paste. Let cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Whisk the eggs into the filling until smooth, then pour the filling into the hot crust. (If the crust has cooled, return it to the oven for 5 minutes to warm through before filling.)
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 350˚. Bake the pie (on the baking sheet) on the lower oven rack until the edges are set but the center is still slightly loose, 40 to 45 minutes. (If the crust is getting too dark, cover loosely with foil.) Transfer the pie to a rack to cool completely.

MINI SOUTHERN PECAN PIES



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These tasty, pecan-filled mini pies are great for the holidays or an easy, elegant dessert anytime. The use of light corn syrup lets the pecan goodness shine through, rather than overwhelming with sugary sweetness. Be careful when eating these - if you get some of the filling on your face, your tongue may beat you to death trying to get to it! Try serving warm with vanilla ice cream. Serve warm or cool and place in airtight containers up to 1 week.

Provided by Squankdog

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups pecan halves
1 cup white sugar
3 eggs, beaten
½ cup light corn syrup
½ cup dark corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
18 (3 inch) ready-to-bake pie shells

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place pecans on a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped.
  • Mix sugar, eggs, light corn syrup, dark corn syrup, butter, vanilla extract, and salt together in a bowl; fold in pecans. Spoon 1/4 cup pecan mixture into each pie shell. Place pies on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pies are slightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Cholesterol 34.7 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 163 mg, Sugar 21.5 g

PICNIC PIE



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Spend some time making these hearty pies to store in the freezer - then you'll always have something delicious for a last-minute picnic or summer lunch

Provided by Lulu Grimes

Categories     Lunch, Main course

Time 1h15m

Yield Makes 2, each serving 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

butter , for greasing
2 x 500g blocks puff pastry
350g sausagemeat or skinned sausages (pork & apple variety works well)
2 apples , peeled, cored and grated
2 onions , grated
2 tbsp thyme leaves
16 thick slices cooked ham , fat trimmed from edge
4 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 eggs , beaten to glaze

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Butter 2 x 20cm springform tins or deep, loose-based tart tins. Cut one-third of the pastry off each block. Roll out the smaller pieces of pastry, then cut a circle from each to make the top of the pie - use a tin base as a template. Roll out two-thirds of the pastry from each block and line the tins, leaving a good amount of excess hanging over the edge.
  • Mix the sausagemeat with the apples, onions and thyme, and divide into 4 portions. Line each pie with 4 slices of ham and spread 1 tbsp mustard over the ham in each pie. Add a quarter of the sausagemeat to each pie and press down to level it. Add another layer of ham and mustard to each, then the rest of the sausagemeat and level off the tops.
  • Put the pastry lids on top and brush with beaten egg. Fold the excess pastry over and press gently. Trim off any wodgy bits to make the lid look as attractive as possible. Brush again with beaten egg and cut a steam hole in the centre. Bake for 50 mins or until a skewer pushed in through the steam hole comes out very hot. Cool in the tin for 15 mins, then release the sides of the tin and cool completely on a rack (still on the bases). Serve cold, cut into wedges with pickles and salad. Or slide off the base and wrap tightly in foil, then cling film and freeze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631 calories, Fat 44 grams fat, SaturatedFat 18 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 35 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 26 grams protein, Sodium 3.39 milligram of sodium

CLASSIC PECAN PIE



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A rich, sticky- sweet pecan filling in Pillsbury™ pie crust makes a classic Thanksgiving dessert.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box
4 eggs
1 tablespoon whipping cream
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
3/4 cup light corn syrup
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier liqueur
1 teaspoon orange extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, lightly toasted
2/3 cup pecan halves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place pie crust in 9-inch glass pie plate as directed on box for One-Crust Filled pie. In small bowl, beat 1 of the eggs and the cream with whisk. Brush egg mixture over edge of crust.
  • In medium bowl, beat remaining 3 eggs. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, liqueur, orange extract and salt with whisk. Stir in chopped pecans. Pour filling into crust-lined plate. Arrange pecan halves around outer edge of filling.
  • Bake on lower oven rack 50 to 55 minutes or until filling is set. Cool completely on cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 620, Carbohydrate 69 g, Fat 7, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg

BASIC PECAN PIE RECIPE BY TASTY



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It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without classic pecan pie on the dessert table! Our recipe uses the classic (and foolproof) Tasty pie crust to envelop the sweet and nutty filling.

Provided by Chris Salicrup

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 kosher salt
1 ¼ sticks unsalted butter, cubed and chilled
2 large egg yolks
4 tablespoons ice water
2 cups pecan, halves, divided
¾ cup light corn syrup
3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
½ teaspoon kosher salt
dried bean

Steps:

  • Make the crust: Sift the flour and salt together into a large bowl.
  • Using only your fingertips, pinch the cubes of butter into the flour, breaking up the butter as you go, until no large lumps remain. Shake the bowl to coax the large chunks of butter to the surface.
  • Mix the egg yolks and ice water together in a small bowl with a fork until evenly combined.
  • Add the liquid to the flour mixture, reserving ¼ or so in case you don't need all of it--you don't want the pastry to be too wet. Quickly mix everything together with a fork until the dough just starts to come together. Add more liquid to the driest parts of the dough if needed. The dough is ready when it holds together in a ball when squeezed in your palm.
  • Transfer the dough to a clean surface and bring together in a disc. Wrap the dough disc in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 days.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Lightly flour a clean surface and unwrap the disc of chilled dough. Flour the top of the dough. Start to roll out the dough, turning every few rolls.. If any cracks form, smush them back together. Roll out the dough to a circle about ⅛-inch (3 mm) thick and place into a 9-inch (22 cm) pie dish. Trim any excess dough around the sides, then crimp the edges in a decorative pattern.
  • Place a piece of parchment in the center of the pie crust and add the pie weights or dried beans. 9. Bake for 15 minutes, until lightly golden brown.
  • Make the filling: In a large bowl, whisk together 1½ cups (185 G) pecans, corn syrup, eggs, sugar, vanilla, melted butter, and salt.
  • Carefully lift the parchment with the pie weights from the par-baked pie crust, then pour in the filling. Arrange the remaining ½ cup (62 G) pecans in concentric circles on top.
  • Return the pie to the oven for 20 minutes, then cover with a piece of foil and continue baking for 40 minutes, until the filling is completely set. Let the pie cool completely.
  • Slice and serve the pie chilled or at room temperature.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 28 grams

CLASSIC PECAN PIE



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Make and share this Classic Pecan Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gingerbee

Categories     Pie

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 eggs (slightly beaten)
1 cup corn syrup (light or dark)
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter (melted)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups pecans
1 9" unbaked pie shell

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir eggs, corn syrup, sugar, butter and vanilla until well blended.
  • Stir in pecans.
  • Pour into pastry shell.
  • Bake in 350 degree oven for 50- 55 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean.
  • Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.3, Fat 23.8, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 87, Sodium 115.3, Carbohydrate 63.4, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 36.2, Protein 5.1

Tips:

  • To achieve the perfect pecan pie crust, use a combination of butter and shortening. The butter will add flavor, while the shortening will help to create a flaky crust.
  • Don't overmix the pie dough. Overmixing will result in a tough crust.
  • When baking the pie, place it on the lowest rack in the oven. This will help to prevent the crust from burning.
  • Use a fork to poke holes in the bottom of the pie crust before baking. This will help to prevent the crust from bubbling up.
  • Allow the pie to cool completely before serving. This will help to set the filling and prevent it from being runny.

Conclusion:

With its buttery crust, sweet and gooey filling, and crunchy pecans, pecan pie is a classic Southern dessert that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can easily make a pecan pie that will impress your friends and family.

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