Classic Pecan Pie Recipe

Here’s a classic, reliable pecan pie recipe—the kind you’ll find across the American South, especially around Thanksgiving.

🥧 Classic Pecan Pie Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 large eggs
• ⅓ cup melted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1½–2 cups pecan halves

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
2. Prepare the filling
   In a bowl, whisk together corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
3. Add pecans
   Stir in the pecans, making sure they’re evenly coated.
4. Fill the crust
   Pour the mixture into the unbaked pie crust.
5. Bake
   Bake for 50–60 minutes. The center should be slightly set but still jiggle a bit.
6. Cool completely
   Let the pie cool for at least 2–3 hours so the filling sets properly.

Tips

• If the crust edges brown too quickly, cover them with foil.
• For extra flavor, lightly toast the pecans beforehand.
• Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for the full Southern experience.

If you want, I can give you variations (like chocolate pecan pie or one without corn syrup).