A white plate of a sliced pecan pie with toasted pecans, photographed from above.

Pecan Pie

A gooey, sweet filling of corn syrup and toasted pecans in a flaky crust. A rich Southern dessert staple at holiday tables.

Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
50 min
Total Time
1 hr 10 min
Servings
8 servings
Calories
480 kcal

Ingredients

8 servings

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Fit the dough into a 9-inch pie plate and crimp the edge.

  2. Whisk corn syrup, sugar, eggs, butter, and vanilla until smooth.

  3. Stir in pecans and pour into the crust.

  4. Bake 50 minutes until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.

  5. Cool completely before slicing; the filling firms as it cools.

Nutrition

Per serving, estimated.

Calories
480 kcal
Protein
5g
Carbs
66g
Fat
24g
Fiber
2g

Tips

  • Toast the pecans first for deeper flavor.
  • The pie is done when the center barely wobbles; it sets as it cools.
  • Cover the edge with foil if it browns too fast.

Variations

  • Add 2 tablespoons bourbon to the filling.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
  • Use maple syrup in place of some corn syrup.

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