Decadent Southern Pecan Pie (Printable Version)

Rich, gooey pecan filling in a buttery flaky crust

# What You'll Need:

→ Pie Crust

01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold, cubed
05 - 3-4 tablespoons ice water

→ Filling

06 - 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
07 - 1 cup light corn syrup
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
09 - 3 large eggs
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 2 cups pecan halves

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Whisk together flour, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, stirring just until dough comes together. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
02 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
03 - On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12-inch circle. Fit into a 9-inch pie dish, trim excess dough, and crimp edges as desired.
04 - Whisk together brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in pecan halves.
05 - Pour filling into prepared crust. Bake for 50-55 minutes until center is set but still slightly wobbly. Cover edges with foil if crust browns too quickly.
06 - Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The filling sets up perfectly every single time, no more runny centers or overcooked edges
  • Your kitchen will smell like buttery caramel and toasted nuts for hours, which is honestly its own reward
02 -
  • That wobble in the center when you pull the pie out of the oven is exactly what you want, it firms up as it cools
  • Toasting the pecans for 5 minutes in a dry skillet before adding them takes this pie from good to absolutely incredible
03 -
  • Place the pie dish on a baking sheet before filling it, this catches any potential spills and saves your oven floor
  • Use a pie shield or foil to protect the crust edges from overbrowning while the center finishes cooking
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