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Judy John

Simple Pecan Pie Recipe

This simple pecan pie bakes with gooey filling, flaky crust, and rich buttery flavor. It makes an easy homemade dessert perfect for holidays, gatherings, or family treats.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pie Crust
  • 1 piece pie crust store-bought or homemade
Pecan Filling
  • 1 1/2 cups pecans halved
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 3/4 cup corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Pie Dish
  • Baking Sheet
  • Cooling Rack
  • Freezer
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and place a baking sheet inside.
  2. Press the pie crust gently into the pie dish and crimp the edges.
  3. Whisk eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
  4. Stir pecans evenly into the filling mixture for crunchy texture throughout.
  5. Pour the pecan filling evenly into the prepared pie crust.
  6. Bake for 12 minutes until the filling looks mostly set with slight center movement.
  7. Cool pie completely before slicing for cleaner pieces and thicker filling texture.

Notes

For gooier pecan pie, remove it while the center still jiggles slightly. Bake longer for firmer filling texture. Freeze baked slices tightly wrapped for future desserts later. Chill pie before slicing cleaner pieces. Add chocolate chips, bourbon flavoring, or sea salt for flavor changes. Store pie covered for up to four days.