Southern Pecan Pie (Print Version)

Decadent Southern dessert with buttery crust and rich pecan filling.

# What You Need:

→ Pie Crust

01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold, cubed
05 - 3-4 tablespoons ice water

→ Filling

06 - 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
07 - 1 cup light corn syrup
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
09 - 3 large eggs
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 2 cups pecan halves

# Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, stirring just until the dough comes together. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
02 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
03 - On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 12-inch circle. Fit into a 9-inch pie dish and trim the excess. Crimp the edges as desired.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
05 - Stir in the pecan halves, then pour the filling into the prepared crust.
06 - Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly wobbly. If the crust browns too quickly, cover the edges with foil.
07 - Cool the pie completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The balance between nutty pecans and sweet custard creates that perfect slice of Southern comfort
  • Making your own crust means you control every flaky buttery layer
  • This pie actually gets better after sitting for a day, if you can resist that long
02 -
  • Underbaked pie looks done but the filling is still loose in the center, give it the full time
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent the filling from separating during baking
  • The pie continues cooking as it cools so that slight wobble in the center is intentional
03 -
  • Place your pie dish on a baking sheet to catch any drips and make it easier to move in and out of the oven
  • Rotate the pie halfway through baking for even browning, especially if your oven has hot spots
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