Best 8 Simple Gourmet Pecan Pie Recipes

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When looking for a delightful dessert that both amateur and experienced bakers can create, pecan pie stands out as a classic choice. With its buttery, flaky crust and a luscious, nutty filling, this timeless treat has captured the hearts of many. Additionally, this dessert is not only a delightful indulgence but is also quite simple to prepare, making it an ideal choice for those who want to enjoy a homemade dessert without spending hours in the kitchen. If you're looking to elevate your next baking project, consider embarking on a culinary journey to create a simple yet gourmet pecan pie that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

EASY PECAN PIE RECIPE



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This homemade pecan pie is a classic old-fashioned dessert that's perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas. It has the best combination of sweet and salty! Plus, it's so easy to make that the kids can help with every step of this recipe.

Provided by Shelly

Categories     Pie

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup Karo® Light OR Dark Corn Syrup
3 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) coarsely chopped pecans
1 (9-inch) unbaked OR frozen deep-dish pie crust

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix Karo® Light Corn Syrup, eggs, sugar, butter and vanilla using a spoon or a rubber spatula.
  • Stir in pecans.
  • Pour the mixture into pie crust.
  • Bake on center rack of oven for 60 to 70 minutes.
  • Cool for at least 2 hours on wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 304 calories, Sugar 46.7 g, Sodium 54.6 mg, Fat 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 48.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3 g, Cholesterol 61.9 mg

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.

LAZY GOURMET'S PECAN PIE



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I got this recipe from Vancouver author/chef/catering and restaurant owner, Susan Mendelson. This pie has the right balance of sweetness without being overly sweet

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Pie

Time 1h

Yield 1 pie

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 unbaked pie shell
3 eggs
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/3 cups pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Beat eggs. Slowly add each ingredient and mix in well before adding the next.
  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Bake in the oven for 45 minutes. Serve chilled or room temperature with whipping cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3647.4, Fat 241.2, SaturatedFat 67.3, Cholesterol 797, Sodium 1792.1, Carbohydrate 365.5, Fiber 20.5, Sugar 98.8, Protein 43.9

EASY PECAN PIE



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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

1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup dark corn syrup
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup pecan halves

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

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

PECAN PIE



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Categories     Bake     Pecan     Pastry

Yield serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
1 9-inch deep-dish pie shell, unbaked, or homemade pastry (page 182)
1 cup pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  • To make the filling, beat the sugars with the eggs in an electric mixer until creamy, about 5 minutes. Add the melted butter, vanilla, milk, flour, and chopped pecans. Pour the mixture into the shell. Arrange the pecan halves on top of the pie in a circular pattern.
  • Bake the pie for 55 minutes. Check for doneness by shaking the pan slightly. The pie should be firm, with only a slight jiggle in the center. It will set more as it cools. Serve warm, topped with vanilla ice cream, or at room temperature with a dollop of whipped cream.

PECAN PIE VI



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This recipe has been requested every time I bring this pie to a gathering. Top with whipped cream if desired.

Provided by Marge

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Vintage Pie Recipes     Chess Pie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
4 tablespoons butter
½ cup brown sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
3 eggs
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C.)
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar. Beat in the corn syrup, eggs, salt and vanilla. Stir in the chopped pecans. Pour filling into pie shell.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.4 calories, Carbohydrate 57.3 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 249.7 mg, Sugar 25.1 g

SIMPLE GOURMET PECAN PIE



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This recipe is the first pecan pie I ever made. It follows my philosophy that everything is better with real cream.

Provided by Tiphani

Categories     Pie

Time 50m

Yield 1 pie, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup 10% cream
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 pinch nutmeg or 1 pinch pumpkin pie spice
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shells
1/3 cup pecan halves
1 tablespoon butter, cut in small chunks
1 cup whipping cream, whipped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
  • In bowl, combine brown sugar with flour.
  • In small bowl, blend cream, maple syrup and spice and add to first mnixture, beating lightly.
  • Pour mixture into pie shell. Top with pecans and butter. Bake for 45 minutes.
  • Let cool and serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.1, Fat 35.2, SaturatedFat 16.1, Cholesterol 74.4, Sodium 216, Carbohydrate 59.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 39.6, Protein 4.6

Tips:

  • Use a food processor or blender to chop the pecans finely. This will help them distribute evenly throughout the pie and prevent them from clumping together.
  • Don't overmix the filling. Overmixing can make the pie tough.
  • Bake the pie until the center is just set. The pie will continue to cook as it cools.
  • Let the pie cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help the filling set and prevent it from running out.

Conclusion:

Pecan pie is a classic Southern dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its buttery crust, sweet filling, and crunchy pecans, it's sure to be a hit with everyone. Here are some additional tips for making the best pecan pie:
  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the pie will taste.
  • Don't skimp on the pecans. Pecans are the star of the show, so make sure to use plenty of them.
  • Bake the pie in a preheated oven. This will help ensure that the crust is cooked through and the filling is set.
  • Let the pie cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help the filling set and prevent it from running out.
Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, pecan pie is a recipe that you'll want to try. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, it's a dessert that anyone can make.

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