Description
Pecan pie is the quintessential Thanksgiving dessert, combining a buttery, flaky crust with a rich, gooey filling loaded with toasted pecans. This recipe captures the essence of family gatherings, offering warmth and nostalgia in every slice. Perfectly sweetened and textured, it’s bound to become your holiday favorite. Serve it warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup pecans (toasted)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Fit your pie crust into a pie dish.
- In a bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Fold in toasted pecans until well-coated.
- Pour mixture into the prepared crust and bake for 60-70 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature for two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (116g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 37g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg