Description
A classic dessert featuring a rich, nutty flavor and gooey filling, perfect for gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 refrigerated deep-dish pie crust
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1 1/8 cups light corn syrup
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll the pie dough into a circle and press it into a pie pan, trimming the edges as needed.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 4 minutes and then let it cool for 30 minutes.
- Lower the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the granulated sugar, dark brown sugar, and corn syrup. Mix well and let it cool.
- Once cooled, add the lightly beaten eggs to the mixture and whisk together.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and kosher salt, followed by the chopped pecans.
- Pour the filling into the cooled pie crust.
- Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes. If the edges start to brown too fast, cover them with aluminum foil.
- Continue to bake for an additional 20-30 minutes, until the filling is set.
- Allow the pie to cool for at least 3 hours before serving.
Notes
Best served at room temperature or slightly warmed. Enhance each slice with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pecan pie, dessert, classic dessert, holiday dessert, homemade pie