Description
This **Pioneer Woman Pecan Pie Recipe** is a Southern classic — buttery, sweet, and filled with crunchy pecans in a perfectly flaky crust. 🥧✨ Made in just 7 simple steps, this recipe guarantees a golden, gooey, and irresistible holiday dessert.
Ingredients
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- For the Crust:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- For the Filling:
- 1 cup white sugar
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1 heaping cup pecan halves
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place your unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and set aside.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, brown sugar, salt, corn syrup, vanilla, butter, and eggs until smooth.
- Step 3: Stir in the pecan halves and mix until evenly coated.
- Step 4: Pour the mixture into the prepared pie crust and spread the pecans evenly.
- Step 5: Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until the filling is set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Step 6: If the crust begins to brown too quickly, cover the edges with aluminum foil halfway through baking.
- Step 7: Let cool completely before slicing for clean, beautiful servings. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for the perfect finish!
Notes
- 💡 Tip 1: For a flakier crust, chill it for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- 💡 Tip 2: Use high-quality vanilla extract — it enhances the caramel flavor.
- 💡 Tip 3: Lightly toast the pecans before mixing for a deeper nutty aroma.
- 💡 Tip 4: Don’t overbake — the center should jiggle slightly when done.
- 💡 Tip 5: Serve at room temperature for the best texture.
- 💡 Tip 6: Add a splash of bourbon for a grown-up twist!
- 💡 Tip 7: Store in the fridge, covered, for up to 4 days — tastes even better chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert, Holiday Recipes
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: pioneer woman pecan pie, southern pecan pie, classic holiday dessert, easy pecan pie recipe