Best 8 The Best Southern Pecan Pie Recipes

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In the realm of Southern cuisine, few desserts hold a more prominent place than the legendary pecan pie. With its rich, buttery filling generously studded with toasted pecans, encased in a flaky, golden crust, this classic treat embodies the essence of Southern hospitality and culinary heritage. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, embarking on a quest to create the ultimate Southern pecan pie can be a delightful and rewarding experience. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the secrets of crafting this iconic dessert, providing step-by-step instructions, expert tips, and a curated collection of the most delectable recipes. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and create a masterpiece that will leave your friends and family clamoring for more.

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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.

EASY PECAN PIE



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Provided by Stacey Little | Southern Bite

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 eggs
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups pecans ((I used small halves, but chopped pecans work just as well.))
1 (9-inch) unbaked deep dish frozen pie shell (thawed)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • In a medium bowl, gently beat eggs. Stir in sugar and flour, then the syrup, butter and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
  • Stir in the pecans. Pour the mixture into pie shell being cautious not to over fill it.
  • Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until set. Allow to cool completely.

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

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 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.

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

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.

SENSATIONAL SOUTHERN PECAN PIE



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The real secret to baking to-die-for pecan pie is using maple syrup and brown sugar. This recipe is simple and fast, and even the novice cook will get raves. By the way, pecan is pronounced "puh-KAAHN," not "PEE-can," which just sounds unappetizing. No matter how you say it, you better bring copies of this recipe on note cards to hand out to friends and family.

Provided by Deep South

Categories     Pie

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup Karo light corn syrup
1 cup pecans (chopped or whole)
1 pie shell (frozen, refrigerated or make your own)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Whisk together all pie filling ingredients except pecans.
  • Add pecans and stir.
  • Pour mixture into a prepared pie shell. (Do not pre-bake the shell.) The pecans will rise to the top by themselves.
  • Bake 50 to 60 minutes, or until center barely jiggles when you shake the oven rack.
  • Serve warm. If you're really off your diet, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 664.3, Fat 40.8, SaturatedFat 14.1, Cholesterol 133.7, Sodium 216.8, Carbohydrate 73.1, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 41.6, Protein 6.8

Tips:

  • Use the best quality pecans you can find. Fresh, plump pecans will give your pie the best flavor.
  • Toast the pecans before using them. This will enhance their flavor and make them more fragrant.
  • Use a combination of light and dark brown sugar in your filling. This will give your pie a rich, complex flavor.
  • Don't overmix your filling. Overmixing will make your pie tough.
  • Use a pre-baked pie crust to save time. If you're using a homemade crust, be sure to blind bake it before filling it.
  • Bake your pie at a high temperature for the first 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to finish baking. This will help prevent the crust from overcooking.
  • Let your pie cool completely before serving. This will allow the filling to set and the flavors to meld.

Conclusion:

Southern pecan pie is a classic 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. Follow these tips to make the best Southern pecan pie you've ever tasted.

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