Description
Thanksgiving Pecan Pie is a beloved dessert that perfectly captures the essence of the holiday season. With its rich, gooey filling and a delightful crunch from toasted pecans, this pie is a showstopper at any gathering. The warm, sweet aroma fills your home as it bakes, making it an irresistible treat for family and friends. Serve it warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an indulgent finish that will create lasting memories around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup Karo syrup
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). If using homemade dough, roll it out and fit it into a pie dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together dark brown sugar, granulated sugar, Karo syrup, and eggs until smooth.
- Gently fold in chopped pecans and vanilla extract.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust evenly distributing pecans.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes until set; the center should jiggle slightly but not be liquid.
- Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg