Best 7 Southern Peanut Butter Pecan Pie Recipes

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When it comes to southern desserts, peanut butter pecan pie stands tall as a true delicacy. This delectable pie boasts a creamy, smooth peanut butter filling, studded with crunchy pecan pieces and topped with a layer of whipped cream. The combination of sweet, nutty, and salty flavors creates a symphony of taste that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps of creating the ultimate southern peanut butter pecan pie, complete with tips for achieving the perfect texture and flavor.

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REAL SOUTHERN PEANUT BUTTER PIE



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This peanut butter pie is the real deal. No pudding or freezing. Any true Southerner knows a real peanut butter pie when they taste it and this is it. This recipe was passed on to me by a chef at a famous inn here in Virginia that served up some of the best pies in the state.

Provided by vatech90

Categories     Desserts     Pies     No-Bake Pie Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

¾ cup confectioners' sugar
⅓ cup peanut butter
1 baked (9-inch) pie crust
2 cups milk
½ cup white sugar
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
2 egg yolks, beaten
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (4 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Stir confectioners' sugar and peanut butter together in a bowl until crumbly. Remove 2 tablespoons peanut butter mixture to a small bowl and reserve as a garnish. Spread remaining peanut butter mixture into the bottom of the pie crust.
  • Whisk milk, white sugar, flour, egg yolks, and salt together in a saucepan over medium heat until mixture begins to bubble and thicken, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla. Pour milk mixture over peanut butter mixture and cool pie completely in refrigerator, at least 2 hours.
  • Spread whipped topping over chilled pie and sprinkle reserved 2 tablespoons peanut butter mixture over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46.8 g, Cholesterol 58.8 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 240.5 mg, Sugar 31.2 g

SOUTHERN PECAN PIE



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 sheet refrigerated piecrust (half a 15-ounce package)
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 1/3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
2 cups toasted pecan halves
Freshly whipped cream, for serving (optional)

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 I



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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

3 eggs
1 cup white sugar
1 cup corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups pecan halves
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie

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

PEANUT BUTTER PECAN PIE



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Make and share this Peanut Butter Pecan Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Joni W.

Categories     Pie

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
3 eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup peanuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350.
  • In a large bowl, whisk corn syrup, peanut butter and eggs until smooth. Whisk in granulated sugar and vanilla extract, then stir in pecans and peanuts. Pour into crust.
  • Bake for 50 minutes or until browned and center is set. Cool completely on a wire rack at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.7, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 159.1, Carbohydrate 39.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 19.9, Protein 7.4

SOUTHERN PEANUT BUTTER PECAN PIE



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A little twist on the traditional pecan pie. The peanut butter takes the sweetness away and adds more flavor. Still fairly rich, this recipe comes out only on holidays for my family. I hope you enjoy this.

Provided by Barbasol

Categories     Pie

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup white corn syrup
1 cup dark brown sugar
1/3 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup melted butter
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 whole eggs
1 1/4 cups walnuts or 1 1/4 cups pecans
1 unbaked pie shell (your favorite recipe)

Steps:

  • Mix syrup, sugar, salt, butter, peanut butter, and vanilla.
  • Add beaten eggs.
  • Pour into unbaked pie shell.
  • Sprinkle pecans or walnuts over filling.
  • Bake in 350 degree oven for about 45 minutes, till knife inserted comes out clean.

SOUTHERN PECAN PIE WITH SPICE CRUST



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield One 9-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 20

Sweet Dough Spice variation, for a one-crust pie, recipe follows
1 cup dark corn syrup
3/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons butter
3 large eggs
Pinch salt
2 tablespoons Bourbon
2 cups pecan halves or pieces, or a combination, about 8 ounces
1 1/4 cups all-purpose bleached flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter
1 large egg
2 1/2 cups all-purpose bleached flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold unsalted butter
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • To make the filling, combine corn syrup and sugar in saucepan and stir to mix. Place over low heat and bring to a boil, without stirring. Remove from heat, add butter and allow butter to melt. In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs until liquid and whisk in salt and Bourbon. Whisk in syrup and butter mixture, being careful not to over mix. Allow to cool while rolling and forming the bottom crust.
  • Set a rack at the lowest level of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees.
  • Arrange pecans in crust. Skim foam from top of filling (or the top will have an unattractively mottled surface) and pour over pecans. With the back of a fork, press the pecans down into the filling so that they are covered.
  • Bake the pie for about 45 minutes, until the crust is baked through and the filling is set and well puffed in the center. Cool the pie on a rack and serve warm or at room temperature.
  • To mix the dough by hand, combine flour, sugar, salt and baking powder in a medium mixing bowl and stir well to mix. Cut butter into 1-tablespoon pieces and add to dry ingredients. Toss once or twice to coat pieces of butter. Then using your hands or a pastry blender, break the butter into tiny pieces and pinch and squeeze it into the dry ingredients. Occasionally reach down to the bottom of the bowl and mix all the ingredients evenly together. Continue rubbing the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles a coarse-ground cornmeal and no large pieces of butter remain visible. Beat the egg(s) in a small bowl and pour over the flour and butter mixture. Stir in with a fork until the dough begins to hold together, but still appears somewhat dry. Scatter a teaspoon of flour on the work surface and scrape the dough out onto it. Press and knead the dough quickly 3 or 4 times, until it is smooth and uniform.
  • To mix the dough in the food processor, combine flour, sugar, salt and baking powder in work bowl fitted with metal blade. Pulse 3 times at 1-second intervals to mix. Cut butter into 1 tablespoon pieces and add to work bowl. Process, pulsing repeatedly at 1-second intervals, until the mixture is fine and powdery, resembles a coarse-ground cornmeal and no large pieces of butter remain visible, about 15 pulses in all. Add the egg(s) to the work bowl and pulse ten times or so, until the dough forms a ball. Scatter a teaspoon of flour on the work surface and scrape the dough out onto it. Press and knead the dough quickly 3 or 4 times, until it is smooth and uniform. Press the dough into a disk (two equal disks for the larger amount of dough). Sandwich the disk(s) of dough between two pieces of plastic wrap and press it into a 6-inch circle. Refrigerate the dough until firm, or until you are ready to use it, at least 1 hour.
  • Storage: Keep the dough in the refrigerator up to two days, or freeze it double-wrapped in plastic. Because the dough is thin, it will defrost quickly at room temperature when you intend to use it.

SOUTHERN PECAN PIE



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Pastry for a 9-inch pie shell
3 large eggs
1 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
Pinch of salt
2 cups pecan halves
1 cup heavy cream, chilled (optional)

Steps:

  • Line a pie pan with the pastry and crimp the edges. Refrigerate the pastry shell while preparing the filling. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl beat the eggs until blended but not frothy. Stir in the corn syrup and the vanilla.
  • Mix the brown and granulated sugars together in a small bowl, making sure there are no lumps. Stir the sugars, the melted butter and the salt into the egg mixture.
  • Spread the pecans over the bottom of the pastry shell. Pour the filling mixture over the pecans.
  • Bake the pie 55 to 60 minutes, until the filling is slightly puffed and a knife inserted in the filling off-center, about 2 1/2 inches from the edge, comes out clean.
  • Allow the pie to cool to room temperature. If desired, whip the cream and serve it on the side.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. This means using real butter, fresh eggs, and pure vanilla extract.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the pie tough.
  • Bake the pie until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown. Overbaking will make the pie dry.
  • Let the pie cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help the filling to set and the pie to hold its shape.
  • Serve the pie with whipped cream or ice cream for a delicious dessert.

Conclusion:

Southern Peanut Butter Pecan Pie is a classic Southern dessert that is easy to make and always a hit with family and friends. With its creamy peanut butter filling, crunchy pecans, and flaky crust, this pie is sure to be a favorite. Whether you're making it for a special occasion or just because you're craving something sweet, this pie is sure to satisfy. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert, give Southern Peanut Butter Pecan Pie a try. You won't be disappointed.

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