| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 2 hr 50 min |
| Active: | 40 min |
| Yield: | one 9-inch pie |
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
- 1 store-bought pie crust
- 3 cups pecan halves
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup dark corn syrup
- 2 vanilla beans, seeds scraped, or 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- Ice cream (your favorite flavor), for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- On a lightly floured work surface, roll the pie crust into a 13-inch round, about 1/4-inch thick. Fit the crust into a 9-inch pie plate and trim the edges, leaving a 1-inch overhang. Fold the overhang underneath itself and crimp the edges. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before filling.
- Roughly chop 2 cups of the pecans by hand or in a food processor; set aside. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the brown sugar until smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in the corn syrup, vanilla bean seeds and eggs. Fold in the chopped pecans and pour into the prepared pie shell. Arrange the remaining 1 cup pecan halves around the edge of the pie to make a decorative top.
- Bake until the center is set, 60 to 70 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Slice and serve with a scoop of ice cream.
Reviews
This is one of the best pecan pie recipes!
This was the best pecan pie. I made it for Christmas, and I can’t help but make it again now.
Amazing!!! A wonderful recipe that my hubs just loves ….Nancy you’re one of the best! Thank you.
Made this yummy pecan pie for Thanksgiving and it was Delicious (with a capital D)! This recipe is definitely a keeper! Thank you, Nancy … your recipes never disappoint!
Made this a few times it’s easy and always delicious
Nancy, I love all of your recipes. I put bourbon in this one, though. 😀
Thanks Nancy, delicious! Not too sweet and it looked pretty!
Made this pie today as a practice pie before Thanksgiving. This pie was delicious! Love the pecan halves on top. The instructions are simple and easy to follow. I have found my holiday pie recipe. Thank you, Nancy.
Love all of Nancy’s recipes! She needs to be shown more on the Food Network!
Without Fail – Made this numerous times and it works out even better each and every time. So delicious and so easy to make!! Definite go to recipe for pecan pie.