Decadent Southern Pecan Pie (Printable Version)

Buttery flaky crust filled with rich pecan and brown sugar custard

# What You'll Need:

→ Pie Crust

01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold, cubed
05 - 3-4 tablespoons ice water

→ Filling

06 - 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
07 - 1 cup light corn syrup
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
09 - 3 large eggs
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 2 cups pecan halves

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, stirring just until the dough comes together. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
02 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
03 - On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 12-inch circle. Fit into a 9-inch pie dish and trim the excess. Crimp the edges as desired.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
05 - Stir in the pecan halves, then pour the filling into the prepared crust.
06 - Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly wobbly. If the crust browns too quickly, cover the edges with foil.
07 - Cool the pie completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The filling sets into this perfect gooey consistency that makes people close their eyes when they take their first bite
  • Theres something magical about how the pecans rise to the top creating this gorgeous caramelized crust
02 -
  • Tent the crust edges with foil after about 30 minutes if theyre browning too quickly
  • The center should still jiggle slightly when you remove it from the oven, but it will continue cooking as it cools
03 -
  • Place your pie dish on a baking sheet to catch any potential overflow, which saves your oven floor
  • Let the pie cool for the full recommended time or the filling will run when you slice it
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