Chef John’s Pecan Pie

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Pecan pie is a traditional Southern dessert that originated in the United States.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 50 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 8 Calories: 3600
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Roll out the pie crust and place it in a 9-inch pie dish.
  3. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  4. Add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, corn syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to the saucepan. Stir until the sugars have dissolved.
  5. Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
  6. In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs.
  7. Slowly pour the melted sugar mixture into the beaten eggs, stirring constantly.
  8. Add the pecans to the mixture and stir until well combined.
  9. Pour the pecan filling into the pie crust.
  10. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
  11. Remove from the oven and let the pie cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 8


Amount Per Serving
Calories 450kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g47%
Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
Sugars 25g
Protein 5g10%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.

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