Description
A classic dessert featuring a rich, sweet filling made with pecans, sugar, and eggs, all baked in a flaky pie crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Stir in the chopped pecans.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for added flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a richer flavor, toast the pecans before adding them to the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pecan Pie, Dessert, American Pie, Holiday Dessert