Description
A classic dessert featuring a sweet and nutty filling made from pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix corn syrup, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and melted butter.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, whisk until smooth.
- Stir in chopped pecans.
- Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes until set.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
- Serve with whipped cream for added flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- You can use whole pecans for a different texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pecan pie, dessert, nuts, baking, American dessert