Description
A traditional Southern dessert featuring a gooey, sweet filling topped with crunchy pecans in a buttery, flaky crust. Perfect for holidays and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and position a rack in the center.
- Place pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until slightly frothy.
- Add corn syrup, sugar, salt, vanilla, and melted butter. Mix until combined.
- Stir in pecan halves, ensuring even coating.
- Pour mixture into crust and spread pecans evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, until center is set and top is golden brown. Cover crust edges with foil if they brown too quickly.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Add a splash of bourbon for depth of flavor.
- Include chocolate chips for a twist.
- Substitute maple syrup for a natural sweetness.
- Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg