Description
Thanksgiving Pecan Pie is the quintessential holiday dessert that enchants every gathering with its sweet, nutty filling and golden, flaky crust. Each slice offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors that evoke cherished family memories. This easy-to-make pie is perfect for novice bakers and guarantees to be a showstopper on your Thanksgiving table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups pecans, chopped
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup corn syrup (light or dark)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 pre-made pie crust (9-inch)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Pre-bake the pie crust for about 10 minutes to prevent sogginess.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Fold in chopped pecans evenly into the mixture.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until the edges are firm but the center is slightly jiggly.
- Allow the pie to cool before slicing for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg