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Pecan Pie
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Pecan Pie

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 1 pie
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • Pie Dish
  • Large skillet `
  • Small Saucepan
  • Candy Thermometer

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. Coat a pie dish with cooking spray.
  • 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.