Bake the perfect homemade pecan pie recipe with a rich, gooey filling and crunchy pecans in a buttery crust. A classic, easy dessert for any occasion.

Homemade Pecan Pie Recipe

This homemade pecan pie is a timeless dessert that’s rich, sweet, and irresistibly nutty. Made with a buttery, flaky crust and a gooey caramel like filling, it’s topped with crunchy pecans for the perfect balance of texture and flavor. Whether you’re baking it for Thanksgiving, the holidays, or just because, this classic pecan pie is always a crowd pleaser. Find more pie or tarts recipes, ➡️Pies Tarts Pastry and Pavlova Recipes

FAQ’s

What does pecan pie taste like?

Pecan pie taste like a rich, gooey, creamy, sweet and nutty filling with pecan nuts. The buttery shortbread crust just tops it all off. Such a simple recipe and very popular in holiday seasons, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Do I eat pecan pie cold or warm?

Firstly it is a good idea to crush or chop the pecans into bits. So when the pie bakes the nuts rise to the top, and form a firm crust of nuts, for a crunchy bite. Left to cool for room temperature is best, serve and eat, warm or cool, with whipped cream and ice cream.

What is the healthiest nut to eat?

The healthiest nuts to eat are walnuts as they are high in omega 3 fatty acids. All nuts have health benefits and contain healthy fats, protein and fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They support heart health, by lowering bad cholesterol and reduce inflammation.

Ingredients for Homemade Pecan Pie Recipe

shortbread crust recipe
pecan nuts
unsalted butter 🧈
egg 🥚
brown sugar (or white sugar)
molasses
maple syrup (corn syrup, honey, cane syrup)
vanilla extract
salt 🧂

How To bake Homemade Pecan Pie Recipe

Preheat oven to 175 deg. C (350 deg. F) Have grid in the middle for baking.
Obtain the shortbread crust recipe, and mix. Roll out and cover a 9 ” pie dish with the crust. Cut off the overflow of the pastry, and pinch with a pattern. Place this pie dish with the crust in a freezer for about 30 minutes before baking. (just helps the crust stay in place)
Get the recipe for a shortbread crust ⬅️

Preheat oven to 175 deg. C (350 deg. F) Have grid in the middle for baking.

Obtain the shortbread crust recipe, and mix. Roll out and cover a 9 " pie dish with the crust. Cut off the overflow of the pastry, and pinch with a pattern. Place this pie dish with the crust in a freezer for about 30 minutes before baking. (just helps the crust stay in place)

Mix all the fillings, the syrup, sugar, melted butter, molasses, eggs(beaten), vanilla, and salt. Mix strongly with a spoon or mixer.
Chop or crush the pecan nuts, and keep some whole for decoration.
Take out the chilled pie crust, spread the crushed pecan nuts over the bottom of the crust, and pour in the mixed filling over the nuts. Decorate with the whole pecan nuts on top of the filling as you please. But dip them slightly under the filling. All the nuts will rise when baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes. Then place some foil over the pie in a way that it does not fall in the pie. (tent like). Bake for a further 35-45 minutes. (prevents the nuts and crust from burning or getting to brown.)

Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes. Then place some foil over the pie in a way that it does not fall in the pie. (tent like). Bake for a further 35-45 minutes. (prevents the nuts and crust from burning or getting to brown.)

Bake until the center is set, but still a little wobbly.
Take it out and leave to cool.

Bake until the center is set, but still a little wobbly.

Take it out and leave to cool.

Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. So delicious and the easiest pie to bake for the holiday season. TRY IT!

Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. So delicious and the easiest pie to bake for the holiday season. TRY IT!

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