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American Pecan Pie Recipe

American Pecan Pie Recipe

Pecan pie is a classic American dessert with a rich, gooey filling made from butter, sugar, eggs, and plenty of crunchy pecans, all nestled in a flaky pie crust. It's the perfect blend of sweet and nutty, ideal for holiday gatherings or a comforting treat year-round.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
Calories: 480kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 10

Equipment

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 unbaked Flaky Pie Crust
  • egg wash for pie crust: 1 large egg beaten with 1 Tablespoon milk or heavy cream

Filling

  • 2 and 1/2 cups 250g shelled pecans (pecan halves)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup 240ml dark corn syrup*
  • 1/2 cup 100g packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup 4 Tbsp; 56g unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Prepare the Crust: Roll out the chilled pie dough into a 12-inch circle and place it in a 9-inch pie dish. Trim, shape, and crimp the edges, then brush with egg wash. Chill the crust for 10 minutes.
    Chill the Crust
  • Preheat the Oven: Set the oven rack to the lower third position and preheat to 350°F (177°C).
    Preheat the oven
  • Chop Pecans: Roughly chop the pecans and spread them evenly inside the prepared pie crust.
    Chop Pecans
  • Make the Filling: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, melted butter, salt, and cinnamon until smooth. Pour the mixture over the pecans.
  • Bake the Pie: Bake for 50–55 minutes, placing a pie crust shield or aluminum foil over the edges after 20 minutes to prevent over-browning.
    Pour the Filling
  • Cool the Pie: Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack; the filling will set as it cools.
    Bake the Pie
  • Serve: Slice and serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or ice cream.
  • Store Leftovers: Cover and store leftovers at room temperature for 1–2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 4–5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1.5mg