The Pecan Pie Recipe You NEVER Knew Existed

Name: The Pecan Pie Recipe You NEVER Knew Existed
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 large frozen pie shell; 1 1/2 cup pecans; 3 large eggs; 1 cup golden or dark corn syrup; 1 tbsp maple syrup; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp salt

Cook n' Share April 17, 2022

4.5 / 1 Review

Servings: 6 Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Difficulty: Intermediate

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Pecan pie is an American classic. Who can’t resist that rich and delicious flavour of the filling and those irresistible pecans. The pie, like any other, is a bit time consuming but is easy to make and only involves some basic ingredients. It makes a fantastic dessert for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or anytime of year for that matter. I always combine it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for that element of perfection.

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The Pecan Pie Recipe You NEVER Knew Existed

Author: Cook n' Share

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 60 mins Rest Time 15 mins Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 602

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

I'm always looking for the perfect dessert and it doesn't get much better than pecan pie. Yes, that favourite American classic. I can't think of anything more simple to make but elegant and delicious. Believe me, it will be a hit with the entire family.

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Ingredients

1 large frozen pie shell (I use a 9 inch regular, but you can use deep dish if you wish.)
1 ¹⁄₂ cup pecans (I use a combination of whole and halved)
3 large eggs
1 cup golden or dark corn syrup (If you don't have either, you can use white. The filling won't be as dark though.)
1 tbsp maple syrup (You can also use molasses, honey, or simply omit it.)
¹⁄₂ cup brown sugar
4 tbsp melted unsalted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
¹⁄₂ tsp salt

Instructions

Prepare the pie shell as per instructions. Add the pecans evenly to the bottom.
Add the remaining ingredients to a mixing bowl. Mix until well combined.
Pour the mixture over the pecans. The shell should be just about to the top.
Place in a 350 degree F or 180 C preheated oven for half an hour.
Quickly remove the pie and tent it with aluminum foil. Place back in the oven for an additional half and hour. If you are using a deep shell with a bit more filling, you might want to leave it another 10 or 15 minutes.
Remove the pie and allow it to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your pecan pie.

Note

As mentioned above, I use a combination of halved (or even chopped for that matter) and whole pecans.

I use a standard 9 inch pie shell. You can use a deep dish, just adjust the cooking time accordingly.

Try to use a darker corn syrup, as it will make the filling darker. If you can't find dark or golden syrup, use a bit of molasses or maple syrup to darken it.

If you fine it a touch too eggy, you can lessen the egg and use a bit more syrup. Alternatively, you can use 2 yolks and 1 white.

Keywords: Pecan Pie, Desserts, Baking, Thanksgiving Dessert, Christmas, Easter

David Hood

A Food Blogger

Hey, I’m David Hood And I’m so happy you’re here!! So many of my favorite memories in life seem to take place around the table, especially when surrounded by people I love. And of course, all the better when nourished by some seriously delicious food. Happy Cooking!

2 Comments

JP26 says:

May 1, 2022 at 9:24 pm

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WOW! This was beyond good! I made this last night and we had it tonight after dinner, everyone loved it. I used golden syrup, and maple syrup + I added a 1/2 tsp of maple extract for an added kick….so good…thanks for the recipe. It’s a new favorite and it was so easy to make.
1. Cook n' Share says:
  
  May 2, 2022 at 12:05 am
  
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  Hi. Thanks for the comment. So happy you enjoyed it. Fantastic job. Hope you make many more of our recipes and keep posting my friend.

The Pecan Pie Recipe You NEVER Knew Existed