Pecan Pie is a favorite at holidays in my family. There’s always a lighthearted argument about who gets the last piece, and that argument always ends in a compromise to split it in half and share! I love how certain foods hold memories like that one, and this delectable pie will be sure to create memories at your house too. I’m sharing a pecan pie recipe that starts with a flaky, buttery, crispy crust and continues with a sweet, gooey filling packed with buttery pecans and brown sugar. Nobody will be able to resist this pie, especially if they are around to smell it baking. Serve homemade pecan pie at Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or any holiday where people are gathering to celebrate. Hey, you can even make a pie for a regular day, there are no rules here. Pecan Pie is going to be amazing no matter what time of year you bake it. Looking for more pies to make? Try Lemon Meringue Pie or No Bake Peanut Butter Pie next!
Why This Is The Best Recipe for Pecan Pie
Pecan Pie History
Pecan pie is thought of as a Southern U.S. food, likely because pecans grow so abundantly in the southern states, and are a native crop to North America. Baking recipes including pecans were seen in papers and cookbooks starting in the 1870’s. The recipe for pecan pie as we know it now was likely created by the makers of Karo Syrup. Their product is one of the main ingredients in pecan pie and so it makes sense that they would publish and market a recipe like this one. Since then, pecan pie has become an American staple at Thanksgivings all across the country. For a fun spin on this classic pie, try making a Pecan Pie Cheesecake next!
Ingredients for a Pecan Pie
To make this pecan pie, you need the following ingredients:
Pie Crust – Try my favorite all butter pie crust recipe, you’ll only need a bottom crust, and my recipe is for a single crust so you don’t need to change anything. Store bought pie crust works wonderfully too. Eggs – Allow your eggs to sit out at room temperature for a bit so that they aren’t cold when you mix the pecan pie filling. Granulated Sugar – Pecan pie is sweet, and granulated sugar gets that party started. Brown Sugar – More sugar, this time the darker variety, gives a caramel flavor and deep color to the filling.Light Corn Syrup – Corn syrup adds even more sweetness, and is what makes pecan pie filling so ooey, gooey and delicious. I use Karo light corn syrup.Salt – A bit of salt helps to balance out the sweetness.Pure Vanilla Extract – I suggest using the best pure vanilla extract you can reasonably afford. It really makes a difference. Unsalted Butter – Melted butter is added into the filling. This is a must for both flavor and texture. Pecans – Chopped pecans are mixed into the pie filling, while whole pecans adorn the top of the pie and look beautiful.
Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
How To Make a Pecan Pie
Tips For Making The Best Pecan Pie
Bake the pie on a rack in the center of your oven to ensure even cooking. Be sure to cover the pie with foil for the first half of the baking time so that the edges of the crust don’t burn. The cover also helps the filling cook more quickly.Take your time arranging the pecans on top of the pie, but don’t worry if they aren’t perfect! The pie will still taste delicious no matter what it looks like. You can replace the light corn syrup with dark corn syrup if you like. This will give the pie an even richer flavor and darker color.
Homemade Pecan Pie is simple to make and I hope that you and your family enjoy this recipe as much as we do! Don’t forget to pin this recipe so that others can enjoy it too. © Little Sunny Kitchen
