Old Fashioned Southern Pecan Pie
Description
This pie showcases a perfect balance of rich flavors with a buttery crust and crunchy pecans. Its a comfort food favorite that evokes warmth and nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup dark corn syrup (like Karo)
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 2 cups chopped pecans (not too fine)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 (9-inch) deep dish pie shell
Instructions
- Whisk melted butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add eggs and both corn syrups, mixing until glossy.
- Fold in pecans, vanilla extract, flour, and salt.
- Pour mixture into a prepared pie shell and smooth the top.
- Bake at 350°F for about 40 minutes, checking halfway.
- Let cool for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs for better mixing. Choose high-quality pecans for the best flavor. Cool pie completely for ideal slicing.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24
- Protein: 4
