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Pecan Pie

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Pecan Pie

This is the last recipe my daughter and I made for our early Thanksgiving feast. My daughter basically prepared this pie all by herself and it couldn’t have been more delicious! She did a great job following instructions and being careful while chopping and using the oven.  We used a frozen pie crust because we had one in the freezer and its instructions said not to pre-cook the shell if making a pecan pie…it worked perfectly. The pie turned out beautiful and so delicious! My entire family loved it and we gobbled it up in two days. Needless to say, I am extremely proud of my daughter and she is quite proud of herself!

Pecan Pie

How to Make a Pecan Pie

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Place the pecans into a large skillet over medium-low heat. Toast the nuts for 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until toasted and fragrant. Chop the pecans (except for a few for the top of the pie).

Melt the butter in a medium heatproof bowl set in a saucepan of water on low heat. Stir in the brown sugar and salt with a spoon until the butter is absorbed. Beat in the eggs then add the corn syrup and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is hot and shiny; about 130 degrees with a candy thermometer.

Add the pecans and mix well. Pour the pecan mixture into the pie shell then place into the oven and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until it looks set yet soft, like gelatin, when pressed in the center. Transfer to a pie rack and let it cook for at least 2 hours. Store in the refrigerator. Enjoy.

Pecan Pie

Pecan Pie

Pecan Pie

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 1 pie

Ingredients

  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter cut into pieces
  • 1 cup of brown sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¾ cup light corn syrup
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups of pecans toasted then chopped (save a few whole nuts for the top)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place the pecans into a large skillet over medium-low heat. Toast the nuts for 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until toasted and fragrant. Chop the pecans (except for a few for the top of the pie).
  • Melt the butter in a medium heatproof bowl set in a saucepan of water on low heat. Stir in the brown sugar and salt with a spoon until the butter is absorbed. Beat in the eggs then add the corn syrup and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is hot and shiny; about 130 degrees with a candy thermometer.
  • Add the pecans and mix well. Pour the pecan mixture into the pie shell then place into the oven and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until it looks set yet soft, like gelatin, when pressed in the center. Transfer to a pie rack and let it cook for at least 2 hours. Store in the refrigerator. Enjoy.
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Pam

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17 Comments

  1. You have a budding chef there! The pie looks delicious!
    My Nana made the most wonderful Southern Pecan Pie! Oh so good!!
    xo Kris

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  2. Hi Pam,
    Congratulations to your gorgeous daughter as the pie looks stunning and might be super delicious!!
    Cheers and hope you have a fantastic weekend,
    Lia.

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  3. Looks like the perfect pecan pie to me.. your daughter did a fantastic job!! I love that she enjoys cooking with you.. it’s such a great way to bond and be together!!!

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  4. It looks like your daughter has inherited her mama’s skills in the kitchen. I can tell how proud you are of her, Pam. What a lovely young lady. I hope you and your family enjoy a very Happy Thanksgiving. That is one scrumptious looking pie.

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