Traditional American Pecan Pie
Traditional American Pecan Pie
A traditional American pecan pie is a rich, timeless dessert that’s a staple on holiday tables across the country. A flaky, buttery crust holds a sweet, gooey filling made with corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, butter, and a touch of vanilla that bakes into a soft, caramel-like custard. Toasted pecans rise to the top as it bakes, forming a golden, crunchy layer. Serve it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect finish to Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special gathering.
Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- â…” cup sugar
- dash of salt
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- â…“ cup melted butter
- 2 cups pecans
- single pie crust
Pie Crust Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- ¼ cup Crisco shortening
- 1 stick butter
- ½ tablespoon sugar
- â…› teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon white vinegar
- ¼ cup very cold water
Instructions
Make the Pie Crust
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix flour, sugar, & salt together in a large bowl. Cut Crisco in with a fork or pastry blender until crumbly.
- Add water & vinegar & mix well.
- Dust clean counter or pastry mat with flour. Divide dough in half if making two crusts. Roll dough out with a rolling pin to about a 10″ circle.
- Place crust in 9" pie pan. Crimp edges. Set aside.
Prepare Filling & Bake
- In a bowl, whisk eggs with a whisk or fork.
- Add sugar & salt. Stir until dissolved.
- Stir in corn syrup & butter. Mix well.
- Stir in pecans.
- Place unbaked pie crust on a baking pan. Pour pecan mixture into pie shell. Place a pie ring over crust or loosely tent edges with strips of foil.
- Place pie in oven & bake for 25 minutes. Remove pie ring or foil & bake for 25 more minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean & pie edges are golden.
Notes
A key component to a good pie is the crust. No matter how good the filling is, if people are scraping it out of the crust, the pie is a failure. This recipe calls for a homemade crust, but if time is an issue or making a crust from scratch just isn’t in your wheelhouse, there are some very good ready made crusts in the freezer section of your local grocery store!
Use Crisco Baking Sticks to make measuring the shortening in the pie crust easier and less messy.
Prep time includes making your own crust. If using a frozen or refrigerated crust, reduce by 15 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 693kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 7gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 239mgPotassium: 156mgFiber: 3gSugar: 51gVitamin A: 692IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 2mg
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Nutrition Information
(per serving)
Calories: 693kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 7gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 239mgPotassium: 156mgFiber: 3gSugar: 51gVitamin A: 692IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 2mg
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients and brands.
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