Southern Pecan Pie Recipe
A century-old Southern recipe! Loaded with pecans topped with homemade vanilla & caramel sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pecan Pie Filling
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Prepare the Pie Crust
Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish, crimp the edges, and set aside.
- 3
Mix the Filling
In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- 4
Add Eggs
Add the beaten eggs to the mixture and stir until smooth.
- 5
Add Pecans
Fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
- 6
Pour into Crust
Pour the pecan filling into the prepared pie crust.
- 7
Bake the Pie
Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown.
- 8
Cool the Pie
Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before serving.
- 9
Make the Sauce
Optional: Drizzle with homemade vanilla and caramel sauce before serving.
