Description
Pecan pie is the quintessential dessert that brings warmth and sweetness to any occasion. With its rich, gooey filling and crunchy pecans, each slice is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that evoke cherished memories. This easy-to-follow recipe makes it simple for anyone to create a show-stopping dessert perfect for holidays or cozy gatherings. Impress your family and friends with this timeless classic that tastes as good as it looks!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh pecans
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (pure)
- 1 unbaked pie crust (9-inch)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the pie crust in a 9-inch pie pan.
- Toast pecans in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold in the toasted pecans.
- Pour filling into the prepared crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until set with a slight jiggle in the center.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg