CHEF JOHN'S PECAN PIE

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This is my idea of the perfect pecan pie. It has the perfect ratio of crunchy nuts to the sweet, sticky goodness underneath. And thanks to the blind-baking, the crust is wonderfully crisp.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Pecan Pie Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 prepared pastry dough for 9-inch pie
2 cups pecan halves
1 cup light brown sugar
½ cup butter
½ cup white sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon bourbon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, whisked

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Roll pie dough in a 9 1/2-inch glass pie dish and crimp the edges. Cover dough in parchment paper and press paper down to line the dough; pour pie weights on top of the parchment paper and spread evenly over the bottom.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove parchment paper and pie weights to a bowl. Bake crust until lightly golden and set, about 10 minutes more.
  • Spread pecans out on a baking sheet. Bake in the oven until lightly toasted, 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Stir brown sugar, butter, white sugar, corn syrup, flour, milk, bourbon, vanilla extract, and salt together in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Remove from heat and cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Whisk eggs in a large bowl. Slowly drizzle sugar mixture into eggs, whisking constantly.
  • Spread pecans out in the bottom of the crust. Pour sugar mixture over nuts and gently stir with a spatula to coat all of the nuts.
  • Bake pie in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown and pie is set, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.6 calories, Carbohydrate 57.5 g, Cholesterol 80.4 mg, Fat 32.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 313.8 mg, Sugar 36.9 g

Emilio Carranza
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This is the best pecan pie recipe I've ever had. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Gulam Qadir
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I love that this recipe uses dark chocolate chips. It adds a nice depth of flavor to the pie.


MD Sajaheh
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This pie is so rich and decadent, it's perfect for a special occasion.


Shonjib Sing
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I had never made pecan pie before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and the pie turned out beautifully.


mahadi syed
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I've made this pie several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for pecan pie.


Nirjana Mou
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing! The pie is so delicious and everyone who tries it loves it.


Asim ali Khan
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I made this pie for Thanksgiving and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Olebogeng Thanks
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This is the best pecan pie recipe I've ever tried. The crust is so flaky and the filling is so rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


Dada Gaming YT
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I've made this pie several times, and it's always a hit. The filling is perfectly sweet and gooey, and the pecans add a nice crunch.


Claudia Kasper
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This pecan pie recipe is a winner! The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is rich and decadent. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly.