Best 7 Suzannes Best Pecan Pie Recipes

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Are you craving a scrumptious dessert that embodies Southern charm and delightful flavors? Look no further than Suzanne's Best Pecan Pie, a culinary masterpiece that promises to tantalize your taste buds and transport you to a realm of sweet indulgence. With its rich, buttery filling, generous helping of pecans, and flaky crust, this pie is a true embodiment of Southern hospitality and culinary expertise. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this step-by-step guide will empower you to recreate this iconic pie in the comfort of your own home. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful journey of baking bliss as we unveil the secrets behind Suzanne's Best Pecan Pie.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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.

THE BEST PECAN PIE



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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

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting (see Cook?s Note)
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon fine salt
1 stick (8 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, diced
1 large egg, lightly beaten
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
2 cups chopped toasted pecans
1 to 2 tablespoons bourbon
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs, lightly beaten

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.

THE BEST PECAN PIE



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Pecan pie is a Thanksgiving tradition in my household, and I was on a quest to create the ultimate version-the best pecan pie recipe. I think this might be it! -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Dough for single-crust pie
1/2 cup butter
2-1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons whiskey or bourbon, optional
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Optional: Whipped cream and ground cinnamon

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. Refrigerate while preparing filling., In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add pecans; cook, stirring constantly, until very fragrant and pecans start to brown, 4-5 minutes. Remove pecans with a slotted spoon, reserving butter in pan. Stir in brown sugar, maple syrup, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. In a bowl, whisk a small amount of the hot mixture into eggs; return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Stir whiskey, optional, and vanilla into brown sugar mixture; stir in pecans. Pour into crust. , Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 55-60 minutes. Cover edges with foil during the last 30 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary. Cool on a wire rack. If desired, top with whipped cream and cinnamon. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 695 calories, Fat 49g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 130mg cholesterol, Sodium 430mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

SUZANNE'S BEST PECAN PIE



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NO CORN SYRUP! This was my first attempt at pecan pie and will never use another recipe. My mother has been famous for her pecan pie for decades and this beats out hers! My guests and I all agreed this was the best pecan pie ever and it was very easy! My picky non-pie eating sweetie had seconds and could not stop raving (which he never does!). This was the biggest hit of my entire Thanksgiving dinner. No one touched the pumpkin pie! This uses Brown Rice Syrup which is more healthful, less sweet and tastes like caramel. It is OUTSTANDING in pies and can be bought at a natural foods store. The key to really delicious pecan pie that sets well is to grind the walnuts!

Provided by Suzy_Q

Categories     Pie

Time 55m

Yield 1 pie

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 frozen pie shell (I use Whole Wheat)
1 1/2-2 cups pecans
3/4 cup brown rice syrup
1/2 cup maple syrup (the real kind!)
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 eggs
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon brandy or 1 tablespoon sherry wine
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a saucepan, combine syrups, brown sugar, butter and vanilla. While stirring, bring to a boil so the butter and sugar dissolve. Remove from heat and add cream and brandy. Set aside.
  • While mixture is cooling, grind pecans in a food processor.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat eggs with an electric hand mixer or fork.
  • Add pecans and syrup mixture to the eggs and stir well with a fork.
  • Pour into frozen, unbaked pie shell and place on a cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 45 minutes.
  • After removing from the oven, brush the top of the pie and the crust with heavy cream.
  • Cool completely! Serve with fresh whipped cream if desired.
  • This can be made a day or 2 in advance and keeps very well covered in foil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3540.9, Fat 259.8, SaturatedFat 72.5, Cholesterol 761.5, Sodium 2192.2, Carbohydrate 267.7, Fiber 22.3, Sugar 156.7, Protein 46.7

THE BEST SOUTHERN PECAN PIE



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This recipe was handed down from my great-grandmother. It is truly the best that I've ever had! **in response to the first review, it is actually more of what most would call a chess pie -- sorry!

Provided by hlamar

Categories     Pie

Time 45m

Yield 2 pies, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 regular pie crusts (not the deep dish type - shallow)
1 cup packed light brown sugar
5 tablespoons margarine
3 tablespoons 2% low-fat milk
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
enough pecans, for top garnish (can do chopped or whole)

Steps:

  • While your oven is pre-heating to 350F, start melting the margarine over medium heat in a saucepan.
  • Once margarine is melted, remove saucepan from heat and stir in brown sugar.
  • Beat and then add the eggs and the rest of ingredients to the saucepan-- stir well.
  • Pour evenly into the 2 pie shells.
  • Lightly sprinkle (or place if whole ones) pecans on top.
  • Once oven is pre-heated, bake on cookie sheet@ 350F for 30 minutes.

MO'S BEST PECAN PIE



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Make and share this Mo's Best Pecan Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Trish and Mo

Categories     Pie

Time 10m

Yield 1 pie

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 cup whole pecans

Steps:

  • In bowl, whisk the eggs lightly.
  • Add all ingredients one at a time, blending as you add.
  • Stir in pecans with a spoon and pour mixture into unbaked pie crust, use a 9" pie plate.
  • Bake at 350 for 1 hour, let cool completely and keep in fridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2612.8, Fat 90.9, SaturatedFat 15, Cholesterol 459.5, Sodium 1946.2, Carbohydrate 445.2, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 243.8, Protein 31.9

SOUTHERN PECAN PIE II



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I received this recipe from my friend Joyce three years ago, she in turn got it from a elderly southern lady. It is a real classic Southern style pecan pie and is very pretty too!

Provided by LINDA MAUGERI

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Vintage Pie Recipes     Chess Pie Recipes

Time 4h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter, chilled and diced
1 egg yolk
3 tablespoons ice water
1 ½ cups pecan halves
3 eggs
1 cup light corn syrup
¾ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, 3 tablespoons sugar and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mix yolk with water and stir in until mixture forms a ball. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight. Roll out and place in a 9 inch pie plate.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C.)
  • Place pecans in the bottom of pie crust. In a large bowl, Stir together 3/4 cup of sugar and flour. Mix in the eggs, corn syrup, milk, melted butter and vanilla. Blend well and pour over pecans in crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until golden brown and filling is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 616.8 calories, Carbohydrate 77.7 g, Cholesterol 137.8 mg, Fat 33.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 313.5 mg, Sugar 35.8 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh pecans for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have a pie crust, you can use a pre-made one.
  • To prevent the filling from bubbling over, place a baking sheet on the oven rack below the pie.
  • Let the pie cool completely before slicing and serving.
  • Store the pie in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

With its buttery, flaky crust and rich, gooey filling, pecan pie is a classic Southern dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're making it for a holiday gathering or just a weeknight treat, these tips will help you make the best pecan pie possible.

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