Irresistibly Sweet Pecan Pie to Delight Your Taste Buds

This pecan pie brings nostalgia with its sweetness and crunch, making it a must-try dessert!

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: dessert, Homemade, Nostalgic, Pecan Pie, Pie, sweet

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 1

Chill Time: 30

Total Time: 1 50

Servings: slices

Calories: 500kcal

1¼ cups All-purpose flour Gives the crust its structure and flakiness.
½ teaspoon Salt
1 tablespoon Sugar Adds a touch of sweetness to the crust.
½ cup Cold cubed butter Ensures a tender crust; keep it chilled.
1 tablespoon Ice water Helps bind the dough without warming the butter; adjust as needed.

1 cup Corn syrup Provides a signature gooey texture.
1 cup Brown sugar Deepens the flavor with rich caramel notes.
3 large Eggs (or flax eggs) Acts as a binding agent; flax eggs for a vegan option.
1 tablespoon Vanilla extract Enhances the sweetness and overall flavor profile.
1 cup Chopped pecans The star ingredient for delightful crunch.
½ cup Melted butter

In a mixing bowl, blend 1¼ cups of all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Add ½ cup of cold cubed butter and cut it into the mixture using a pastry cutter or fork until it resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually drizzle in 1 tablespoon of ice water, mixing gently until the dough holds together. Shape it into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Once chilled, dust your work surface with flour and roll out the dough into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer the rolled dough to a 9-inch pie pan, gently fitting it into the edges. Trim the excess dough hanging over the edges, creating a clean finish.
In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup of corn syrup and 1 cup of brown sugar until smooth. Crack in 3 large eggs (or use flax eggs) and add 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract. Whisk until fully combined before stirring in ½ cup of melted butter and folding in 1 cup of chopped pecans.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while you pour the pecan filling into the prepared crust. Spread it evenly and arrange extra pecans decoratively on top.
Bake your pecan pie in the preheated oven for 50–60 minutes. The edges should be set while the center is slightly jiggly.
Once baked, remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

This pie can be prepared a day in advance and stored, making it a perfect dessert for gatherings.