Southern Pecan Pie Recipe
Loaded with pecans from a century-old southern recipe.
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Ingredients
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Pie Crust
Filling
Method
Pie Crust Preparation
- 1
Make the Pie Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Cut in the unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 2
Add Ice Water
Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
- 3
Chill the Dough
Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 4
Filling Preparation
- 5
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Prepare the Filling
In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- 7
Add Eggs
Add the eggs to the mixture, one at a time, whisking well after each addition until fully incorporated.
- 8
Add Pecans
Fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
- 9
Combine Filling and Crust
Pour the pecan filling into the prepared pie crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 10
Bake the Pie
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown. The pie is done when a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 11
Cool and Serve
Allow the pie to cool for at least 2 hours before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
