Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
0.25 cup

butter

softened

1 cup

light brown sugar

packed

1 cup

white corn syrup

0.5 tsp

salt

3 unit

eggs

large

1 tsp

vanilla

extract

1 cup

pecans

halves or pieces

1 unit

unbaked pie shell

store-bought or homemade

Step 1
~5 min

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2
~5 min

Cream butter in a mixing bowl until smooth.

Key Technique: Mixing
Step 3
~5 min

Add light brown sugar and white corn syrup to the butter.

Step 4
~5 min

Continue creaming the mixture until well combined.

Key Technique: Creaming
Step 5
~5 min

In a separate bowl, add salt to the eggs.

Step 6
~5 min

Beat the eggs and salt mixture until light and fluffy.

Step 7
~5 min

Add the beaten eggs, vanilla, and pecans to the creamed butter and sugar mixture.

Step 8
~5 min

Stir until all ingredients are evenly distributed.

Step 9
~5 min

Pour the pecan pie filling into the unbaked pie shell.

Step 10
~5 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes.

Step 11
~5 min

Check for doneness; the filling should be set but still slightly jiggly.

Step 12
~5 min

Let the pie cool completely before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Toast pecans before adding to the filling for enhanced flavor.

Cover the pie crust edges with foil during the last 15 minutes of baking to prevent burning.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High (Sweet, Nutty)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Pair with coffee or milk.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Fruit salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southern United States

Cultural Significance

Popular dessert for holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Easter

Occasion Tags

Holiday
Special Occasion
Party

Popularity Score

70/100