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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. Cut in the unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 2
Add Ice Water
Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Do not 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
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 5
- 6
Blind Bake the Crust
Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove the weights and parchment and bake for an additional 5 minutes until lightly golden.
Filling Preparation
- 7
Mix Filling Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, light corn syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
- 8
Add Pecans
Stir in the chopped pecans until they are evenly distributed throughout the filling mixture.
- 9
Fill the Crust
Pour the pecan filling into the prepared pie crust, spreading it evenly.
- 10
Bake the Pie
Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until the filling is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 11
Cool the Pie
Allow the pie to cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing. This will help the filling set properly.
