Pecan Pie

This pecan pie recipe features toasted pecans suspended in a rich, sticky-sweet caramel filling, all nestled in a buttery crust; true Southern comfort!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 512 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 eggs
• 1 tablespoon cold water
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shell
• 0.25 cup butter
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup dark corn syrup
• 1.75 cups white sugar
• 1.25 cups chopped pecans

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Cool to room temperature before serving.

Step 3

Combine sugar, corn syrup, butter, water, and cornstarch together in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; remove from heat and let cool.

Step 4

Beat eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer until frothy. Gradually beat in sugar-syrup mixture. Stir in pecans, vanilla extract, and salt.

Step 5

Pour mixture into pie shell. Bake in the preheated oven until filling sets, 45 to 50 minutes.