Indulge in the deliciousness of a classic pecan pie with this easy-to-follow recipe. Made with a buttery crust, sweet filling, and topped with crunchy pecans, this dessert is perfect for any occasion. Serve it warm or at room temperature with a dollop of whipped cream for an irresistible treat.
Course Desserts
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 40 minutesminutes
Servings 8
Author N. J. Sorensen, RDN
Ingredients
½each pie pastry
4each eggs
6tablespoonsbutter
¾cupdark corn syrup
¾cupdark brown sugar
1tablespoonmolasses
¼teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonlemon juice
1teaspoonvanilla
½teaspoonground cinnamon
¼teaspoonground nutmeg
¾cuppecan halves
Instructions
Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare Pie Crust: On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the pie pastry and place it in a 9-inch pie pan. Crimp or flute the edges for a polished look.
Beat Eggs: In a large bowl, slightly beat the eggs.
Combine Ingredients: Melt the butter and add it to the beaten eggs. Then, combine the dark corn syrup, dark brown sugar, molasses, salt, lemon juice, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
Fill Pie Shell: Pour the mixture into the prepared pie shell.
Add Pecans: Arrange the pecan halves on top of the filling, creating an appealing pattern.
Bake: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 40 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the center is just set.
Cool and Serve: Once done, remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool. It can be baked several hours ahead, making it perfect for planning ahead.
Enjoy: Serve the pecan pie warm or at room temperature. For an extra indulgence, pair it with a generous serving of whipped cream.
Notes
For serving, enjoy the pecan pie warm or at room temperature and serve it with whipped cream.
This recipe yields 8 servings, making it perfect for sharing or enjoying over multiple occasions.