9" Pecan Pie Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Whisk together until well combined.
- 2
Add Butter
Add 1/2 cup of chilled and cubed unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3
Add Ice Water
Gradually add 3 tablespoons of ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough begins to hold together. You may not need all the water.
- 4
Chill Dough
Form the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
- 5
- 6
Pre-bake Crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork and pre-bake for about 10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside.
Filling Preparation
- 7
Prepare Filling
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1 cup of light corn syrup, 3 eggs, 1/4 cup of melted unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Whisk together until smooth.
- 8
Add Pecans
Stir in 1.5 cups of chopped pecans into the filling mixture until evenly distributed.
- 9
Fill Pie Crust
Pour the pecan filling into the pre-baked pie crust, spreading it evenly.
- 10
Bake Pie
Bake the pie in the preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown.
- 11
Cool and Serve
Allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. Serve plain or with whipped cream.