Description
A classic dessert featuring a glossy, syrupy filling and crunchy pecans, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 unbaked Flaky Pie Crust
- 1 large egg beaten with 1 Tablespoon milk or heavy cream
- 2 and 1/2 cups shelled pecans
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup dark corn syrup
- 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Pie Crust: Roll out the unbaked pie crust onto a lightly floured surface, shaping it into a 12-inch circle. Place it into a 9-inch pie dish and smooth it out, crimping the edges.
- Chill the Dough: Brush the edges with the beaten egg and milk mixture, then chill the dough for about 10 minutes.
- Chop the Pecans: Coarsely chop the pecans and spread them evenly inside the chilled pie crust.
- Make the Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, dark corn syrup, brown sugar, vanilla extract, melted butter, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- Assemble the Pie: Pour the mixture over the chopped pecans in the pie crust.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for 50–55 minutes, placing a pie crust shield on top after 20 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider using a sugar-free corn syrup substitute and dairy-free butter alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg