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A delectable pecan pie with a golden-brown crust and glistening pecan topping.

Best way to grow a perfect Pecan Pie

This recipe provides detailed instructions to create a perfectly baked pecan pie, focusing on a rich filling and a flaky crust.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 1/4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Cold unsalted butter cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup Ice water
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Filling
  • 3 Large eggs
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 cup Light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup Melted unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 1/2 cups Pecan halves

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Rolling pin
  • 9-inch pie dish
  • Whisk

Method
 

For the Crust
  1. Combine flour and salt, then cut in cold butter until pea-sized crumbs form. Gradually add ice water, mixing until a dough forms.
For the Filling
  1. Whisk eggs, sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla, and salt until well combined. Stir in the pecan halves.
Baking
  1. Pour the filling into the chilled pie crust and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set. Let cool completely before serving.

Notes

Ensure your pie crust is chilled to prevent shrinking. For a richer flavor, toast your pecans lightly before adding them to the filling.