Giant Pecan Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Make the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Add the chilled, cubed unsalted butter and mix 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. Do not overmix.
- 3
Chill the Dough
Shape the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- 4
Filling Preparation
- 5
Prepare the Filling
In a large bowl, whisk together the corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- 6
Add Pecans
Fold in the chopped pecans into the mixture until evenly distributed.
Baking
- 7
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 8
Fill the Crust
Pour the pecan filling into the prepared pie crust, spreading it evenly.
- 9
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown.
- 10
Cool
Allow the pie to cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing.