Homemade Pecan Pie Recipe

Warm, gooey, and packed with toasted pecan goodness, this homemade pecan pie recipe is your ticket to dessert bliss. Whether it’s Thanksgiving or just a chilly evening craving, this pie is the buttery, nutty hug your sweet tooth needs.

Why You’ll Love This Pecan Pie

This pie is everything you want in a classic dessert rich, nutty, and just the right amount of sweet. It comes together with simple ingredients and fills your kitchen with the smell of toasted pecans and brown sugar. One bite, and you’ll see why it’s a forever favorite.

Ingredients for Classic Pecan Pie

Let’s talk dreamy filling and flaky crust. You’ll need:

• 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 3 large eggs
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups pecan halves

Pro tip: Toast your pecans for 5 to 7 minutes at 350°F before mixing in. It deepens their flavor and adds that extra crunch

Pair this rich pie with a cozy cinnamon roll apple pie to round out your dessert table

Tools You’ll Need for This Recipe

You don’t need anything fancy, just some reliable kitchen friends:

• 9-inch pie dish
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Baking sheet
• Foil or pie crust shield (to prevent over-browning)

Planning a dessert trio? Keep some dough aside and make mini apple pies for grab-and-go treats

How to Make Homemade Pecan Pie

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F
2. Place the unbaked pie crust into your pie dish and crimp the edges
3. In a large bowl, whisk together corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and salt
4. Stir in the pecan halves until well coated
5. Pour the filling into the crust
6. Place your pie dish on a baking sheet
7. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, covering the crust edges with foil halfway through to prevent burning
8. Let the pie cool for at least 2 hours so the filling sets

This homemade pecan pie recipe is magic warm, but even better with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

Serving Ideas and Topping Variations

• Add a scoop of cinnamon or maple ice cream
• Drizzle with dark chocolate or bourbon caramel
• Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of sea salt
• Serve chilled or at room temp both are dreamy

Want more crunchy pecan goodness? These 3-ingredient pecan logs are a no-bake delight you can whip up fast

Vegan-Friendly Modifications for Pecan Pie

Want to go plant-based? It’s easier than you think:

• Use a vegan pie crust
• Swap butter with coconut oil or vegan butter
• Replace eggs with flax eggs (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg)
• Use maple syrup or agave in place of corn syrup

Even your non-vegan friends won’t know the difference

Storing and Reheating Leftovers

• Store leftover pecan pie in the fridge, loosely covered, for up to 4 days
• Warm slices in a 300°F oven for 10 minutes to bring back the gooey texture
• You can freeze the whole pie just wrap tightly in plastic and foil

Make sure it cools fully before freezing to avoid a soggy crust

Expert Tips for the Perfect Pecan Pie

• Don’t overbake or the filling will crack
• Cover the crust edges halfway through to keep them golden, not burnt
• If your filling puffs too much, it’ll settle as it cools
• Use fresh pecans, not ones that have been sitting around for months
• Let the pie cool completely before slicing or it’ll run everywhere

Let this homemade pecan pie recipe be the start of your signature holiday tradition

FAQ

There’s nothing quite like slicing into a golden, buttery pie and watching the glossy pecan filling shine. This homemade pecan pie recipe is nostalgic, comforting, and surprisingly easy to pull off. Whether it’s your first time baking or your fiftieth, this pie delivers joy every time

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