Classic Homemade Pecan Pie

🥧 Classic Homemade Pecan Pie

Ingredients

Pie Filling

• 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust

• 1 cup light corn syrup

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 3 large eggs

• 4 tbsp butter, melted

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ¼ tsp salt

• 1½–2 cups pecan halves

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Whisk corn syrup, sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth.

3. Stir in pecans, coating them well.

4. Pour filling into unbaked pie crust.

5. Bake 50–60 minutes, until center is set but slightly jiggles.

   • If crust browns too fast, loosely cover edges with foil.

6. Cool completely (this matters!) so the filling sets properly.

Pro Tips

• Toast pecans for 5–7 minutes before adding = deeper flavor

• Let pie cool at least 2 hours before slicing

• Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream 😍

Optional Twists

• Chocolate pecan pie: add ½ cup chocolate chips

• Bourbon pecan pie: add 1–2 tbsp bourbon

• No corn syrup: swap with maple syrup or honey (flavor changes slightly)