Classic Pecan Pie Recipe 🥧🌰
Savor the rich, buttery goodness of a classic pecan pie, featuring a luscious filling loaded with crunchy pecans and sweetened with golden syrup or corn syrup. This Southern-inspired dessert is perfect for holiday gatherings, special occasions, or anytime you crave a decadent treat. Here's how to make it:
Ingredients:
For the Pie Crust:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
- 3-4 tablespoons ice water
For the Pecan Filling:
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup golden syrup or corn syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups pecan halves
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Pie Crust: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter pieces. Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently with a fork, until the dough comes together. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
2. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
3. Roll Out the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a circle about 12 inches in diameter. Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough to a 9-inch pie dish. Trim any excess dough hanging over the edges and crimp the edges decoratively. Place the pie crust in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
4. Prepare the Pecan Filling: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, golden syrup or corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and well combined. Stir in the pecan halves until evenly coated.
5. Fill the Pie Crust: Pour the pecan filling into the chilled pie crust, spreading it out evenly.
6. Bake the Pie: Place the pie on a baking sheet and transfer it to the preheated oven. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown. If the edges of the crust begin to brown too quickly, cover them loosely with foil.
7. Cool and Serve: Remove the pecan pie from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving. Serve slices of classic pecan pie at room temperature, optionally with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Enjoy the irresistible combination of buttery crust and gooey pecan filling in this classic pecan pie recipe, a beloved dessert that's sure to be a hit with family and friends! 🥧🌰
