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Southern Pecan Pie

A delightful Southern Pecan Pie filled with crunchy pecans in a sweet, silky filling that brings warmth and comfort to any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Filling
  • 1 pie crust 1 pie crust
  • 1 cup 1 cup corn syrup
  • 1 cup 1 cup brown sugar
  • 4 large 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups 2 cups pecans
  • 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt.
  3. Gently fold in the pecans.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared pie crust.
Baking
  1. Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 60 to 70 minutes, until the filling is set and the crust is golden.
  2. Allow the pie to cool before slicing and serving.

Notes

For a deeper flavor, toast the pecans lightly before adding them. For a firmer filling, add an extra egg. A sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking can enhance the sweetness. Serve with vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce for a delightful experience.