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Pecan Pie


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 90 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: vegetarian

Description

A classic pecan pie filled with toasted pecans and a sweet, gooey filling.


Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (for pie crust)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (for pie crust)
  • Pinch of salt (for pie crust)
  • Cold water (for pie crust)
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup corn syrup
  • 4 large eggs
  • ¼ cup melted unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. If you’re using a store-bought crust, place it in a 9-inch pie pan. For a homemade crust, combine 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, ½ cup of unsalted butter, and a pinch of salt. Add cold water gradually until you achieve a dough. Roll it out and fit it into your pie pan.
  3. Spread the pecans on a baking sheet and toast them in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes until fragrant.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of brown sugar, 1 cup of granulated sugar, ½ cup of corn syrup, 4 large eggs, ¼ cup of melted unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Fold the toasted pecans into the filling mixture gently, making sure they are evenly distributed.
  6. Pour the pecan filling into the prepared pie crust, spreading it evenly.
  7. Place the pie in the oven and bake for 60-70 minutes until the filling is set but slightly jiggly in the center and the crust is golden brown.
  8. Once baked, remove the pie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing.

Notes

  • Letting the pie cool completely allows the filling to set properly.
  • Add whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 70 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 35g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg