Traditional Pecan Pie in a Jar

Traditional Pecan Pie in a Jar has a deeply toasted, sweet, luxurious flavor. Just break through the caramelized, crispy pecan topping to expose the amber-colored rich filling and flaky crust inside. Serve with sweetened whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 48 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 13 mins
• Calories: 794 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 1 pinch salt
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• ¾ cup light corn syrup
• ¾ cup dark corn syrup
• cooking spray
• 2 unbaked 9-inch pie crusts
• 2 cups pecan halves, broken into coarse pieces
• 8 half pint canning jars with lids and rings

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread pecans on a baking sheet.

Step 2

Bake pecans in the preheated oven until lightly toasted, 6 to 8 minutes. Cool to room temperature.

Step 3

Bring sugar, light corn syrup, and dark corn syrup to a boil in a saucepan; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly, about 10 minutes.

Step 4

Whisk eggs in a large bowl until frothy. Add syrup mixture slowly, whisking constantly to prevent eggs from curdling. Whisk in butter, vanilla extract, and salt until batter is smooth.

Step 5

Spray 8 small jars with cooking spray. Press pieces of pie crust dough into bottom and sides of jars. Add a layer of toasted pecans to each jar. Spoon in batter, leaving 1/4 inch rim at top.

Step 6

Bake in preheated oven until darkened on the top, about 40 minutes. Cool to room temperature before serving.