Classic Southern Pecan Pie
Make Classic Southern Pecan Pie, an American dessert recipe with pie crust, large eggs, light corn syrup. It has about 1 hr 10 min, about 580 calories per serving. Get ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition estimates, FAQs, and Recipe Genius app tools.
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Classic Southern Pecan Pie is an American dessert recipe that takes about 1 hr 10 min, makes 8 servings, has about 580 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.
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- 1 9-inch (refrigerated or pie crust
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1.5 cups pecan halves
How to make Classic Southern Pecan Pie
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, corn syrup, granulated sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Stir in the pecan halves.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set (a knife inserted near the center comes out clean). The crust should be golden brown and the filling slightly puffed.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2-3 hours before slicing and serving. Serve at room temperature or chilled, often with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Classic Southern Pecan Pie FAQ
How do I make Classic Southern Pecan Pie?
Make Classic Southern Pecan Pie by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.
What ingredients are in Classic Southern Pecan Pie?
The main ingredients include pie crust, large eggs, light corn syrup, granulated sugar, unsalted butter, melted. The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does Classic Southern Pecan Pie take?
This recipe takes about 1 hr 10 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in Classic Southern Pecan Pie?
Recipe Genius estimates about 580 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.
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