Homemade Pecan Pie recipe. This easy pecan pie recipe is the best pecan pie recipe ever. Made with a homemade pie crust, and a sweet pecan filling this classic pecan pie recipe is perfect for your Holiday dessert table!
Easy Homemade Pecan Pie Recipe
Until a few weeks ago it had been a long time since I enjoyed a piece of pecan pie. Then all of a sudden I got in the mood to make one. I made the pecan pie not expecting my family to love it and they did.
All of them told me that I needed to share the recipe, so here we are. I am sharing with you the best homemade pecan pie recipe and just in time for your Thanksgiving meal planning.
Pecan pie is a wonderful dessert that is easy to make ahead of time and perfect for the upcoming holidays and would be great to have with Thanksgiving dinner. If you are looking for the best recipe for pecan pie to give it a try this year this one is it. The prep work is easy, the bake time is easy and in the end, you have the best homemade pecan pie recipe to enjoy for dessert.
A little secret for all of you is that I make my pie crust ahead of time. I use this pie crust recipe and then make a few crusts and store them in the freezer. It makes my holiday prep super easy and during the winter months I have pie crusts on hand for whenever I need them.
If you love pecans as much as I do then you have to try out these other tasty pecan recipes!
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What is Pecan Pie?
Pecan pie is a sugar based pie that has pecans added to a sweet syrup like filling that is baked in a butter crust. Extra pecans are added on top to give the perfect crunch. Pecan pie has the gooneyness of a candy bar, warm flavors of toasted pecans with a slightly crunchy texture and a flaky buttery crust. To be honest the best way to describe pecan pie is just pure deliciousness.Many people refer to pecan pie and and old-fashioned pie because of its ingredients. Pecan pie is also a family favorite in many households and you will find this delicious recipe served at the dessert table for holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
What does Pecan Pie taste like?
A delicious Pecan pie has an almost caramel like flavored filling that is loaded with pecans that are baked in a buttery pie crust. The nuts are a perfect contrast to the sweetness of the filling that they are baked in. It has the perfect balance of sweetness, with a nutty flavor and a smooth filling. Oh it is making me hungry just thinking about it!
Tips for Making Pecan Pie
Cover the pie while baking. You may need to cover the pie, especially with the whole pecans as they are not covered by the filling and could burn if not covered. Keep an eye on the pie while it is baking and if needed cover the pie with aluminum foil if you see them getting dark. You can also use a pie crust shield when you are baking this homemade pie.
Use homemade crust. While you might want to use a store bought crust, it is important that you use the homemade crust. Store bought pie crust is much thinner than homemade crust and using a store-bought crust will give you a soggy crust. You can make my flaky pie crust that I have included directions for in the recipe card or you can use my food processor pie crust recipe. Both of them will give you a pie crust that will make the perfect pecan pie.
Allow Pie to set and cool completely. It is important to allow the pie to cool completely and set before serving and cutting into the pie. Leave about an hour to an hour and a half for the pie to fully cool.
How long to Bake Pecan Pie
Pecan pie has a little bit of variation when it comes to the bake time. Depending on your oven it can take a little bit longer to bake. The bake time for a pecan pie is 50-75 minutes.
You will want to check the pie at the 50 minute mark and then determine if you need to keep baking.
How to tell when pecan pie is done baking
Pecan pie is done baking when it no longer jiggles in the center of the pie. You can also press the back of a spoon to the top of the pie to see if it sinks or is set.
How to Serve Pecan Pie
When serving pecan pie is is important that the pie is cooled down completely before serving. You need to give the pie filling time to settle before cutting into the pie.
You can serve this pie as is or you can serve it with a drizzle of maple syrup, some whipped cream or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a tasty treat.
Can I make pecan pie in advance?
You can make this pie ahead of time to help free up some time if you are planning on making this for a holiday dessert. The pie crust can be made up to 2 days before the pie is baked and the Pie can be made up to 4 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
How to store a pecan pie
Allow the pecan pie to cool completely and then store in the fridge wrapped in plastic wrap. Pecan Pie needs to be refrigerated, where it will easily keep for up to 4 days. Freezing is recommended for longer storage.
How long does pecan pie last?
Pie needs to be refrigerated, where it will easily keep for up to 3-4 days.
Can you freeze pecan pie?
Yes you can freeze this pie when it is stored in heavy duty freezer bags for up to 2 months.
How to Freeze Pecan Pie
Allow the pie to cool completely. Then wrap in plastic warp and put into a large freezer bag. Store in the freezer with the date so you can keep track of the dates.
How to thaw a pecan pie
It is easy to defrost the pie before serving, remove the pie from the freezer and allow to completely thaw in the refrigerator.
Homemade pie crust ingredients
- 1 1/4 all-purpose flour plus extra for rolling out
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons butter cold and cut in cubes
- 1/8 to 1/4 cup ice water
Pecan Pie Filling Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups dark corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted and then cooled)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups pecans – a mix between whole pecans, chopped pecans and pecan halves will work. You will just want to have the whole pecans set aside for putting on the top of the pie.
How to make Homemade Pie Crust
In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
With the pastry cutter work the butter and flour mixture together until it looks like small pebbles.
Add the water little by little and mix with your hands until the dough comes together.
Roll the dough into a ball and press flat onto plastic wrap.
Chill the dough for at least an hour.
How to Make Pecan Pie Filling
In a mixing bowl add the eggs and then mix just until they are blended with a fork (but not frothy).
Add in the sugar, salt, and corn syrup and mix well.
Add in the melted butter, vanilla and mix just enough to blend.
How to Assemble Pecan Pie
Remove the pie crust from the fridge and roll it out on a clean surface. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Place the pie crust into the 9-inch pie plate and trim edge so there is no excess pie dough over the edge of the pie pan.
Then using your fingers crimp edges of the unbaked pie crust
Put 2 cups of chopped pecans on the bottom of the crust.
Pour the filling into the pie crust and let sit for 5 minutes for the liquid to settle and the air bubbles to rise.
Decorate the top of the pie with the remainder of the pecans. You can simply add the pecans across the top or place them in a circle around. Note that pecans have a pointy end. Have the pointy end face into the center of the pie as this will help keep the circle even.
You can use a fork to make a design around the edge of the pie crust if you want to.
Bake at 350 for 50-75 minutes. If you see the pecans getting dark, put a piece of aluminum foil on top of the pie to keep them from burning. You can also use a pie shield.
When the pie is done baking, remove from the oven and place the whole pie on a wire rack to cool.
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Homemade Pecan Pie
Ingredients
Homemade pie crust ingredients
- 1 1/4 all-purpose flour plus extra for rolling out
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons butter cold and cut in cubes
- 1/8 to 1/4 cup ice water
Pecan Pie Filling Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups dark corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons butter melted and then cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups pecans – a mix between whole pecans chopped pecans and pecan halves will work. You will just want to have the whole pecans set aside for putting on the top of the pie.
Instructions
How to make Homemade Pie Crust
- In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar and salt.
- With the pastry cutter work the butter and flour mixture together until it looks like small pebbles.
- Add the water little by little and mix with your hands until the dough comes together.
- Divide the dough into two equal balls and press flat onto plastic wrap.
- Chill the dough for at least an hour.
How to Make Pecan Pie Filling
- In a mixing bowl add the eggs and then mix just until they are blended with a fork (but not frothy).
- Add in the sugar, salt, and corn syrup and mix well.
- Add in the melted butter, vanilla and mix just enough to blend.
How to Assemble Pecan Pie
- Remove the pie crust from the fridge and roll it out on a clean surface. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Place the pie crust into the 9-inch pie plate and trim edge so there is no excess pie dough over the edge of the pie pan.
- Then using your fingers crimp edges of the unbaked pie crust
- Put 2 cups of chopped pecans on the bottom of the crust.
- Pour the filling into the pie crust and let sit for 5 minutes for the liquid to settle and the air bubbles to rise.
- Decorate the top of the pie with the remainder of the pecans. You can simply add the pecans across the top or place them in a circle around. Note that pecans have a pointy end. Have the pointy end face into the center of the pie as this will help keep the circle even.
- Bake at 350 for 50-75 minutes. If you see the pecans getting dark, put a piece of aluminum foil on top of the pie to keep them from burning. You can also use a pie shield.
- When the pie is done baking, remove from the oven and place the whole pie on a wire rack to cool.
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