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Pecan pie is an all-time favorite of mine, and I think many others as well! It is perfectly sweet and iconic of most Thanksgiving Day meals. I try not to mess with a recipe that gets it right, and pecan pie is one of those. Yes, there are variations and additions one can make, but why change what is already so delicious? This is a tried and true family favorite, flavored with the option of bourbon to bring out the natural flavors. This is seriously so simple yet so delicious!
Serve with lightly whipped cream or a little vanilla ice cream, just to guild the lily. You won’t have to worry about leftovers with this pie, as your guests will want seconds no matter how full they are!
If you need the perfect pie shell, make sure to check out my pie crust recipe!
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Simple Pecan Pie
Ingredients
- 1 recipe pie crust
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted, slightly cooled
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp bourbon (optional)
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1 ½ cups pecans (½ cup chopped coarsely)
Instructions
- Mix together sugar and butter. Add eggs and flour. Mix to combine. Add salt, vanilla, bourbon (if desired), and maple syrup and whisk together.½ cup granulated sugar, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 large eggs, 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, ¼ tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 tbsp bourbon (optional), 1 cup maple syrup
- Fold in pecans and pour into prepared 9-inch pie shell.1 ½ cups pecans (½ cup chopped coarsely), 1 recipe pie crust
- Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°F and continue baking for 45-60 minutes until the middle just slightly jiggles and the edges are set. If crust starts to get too dark cover, with crust cover or tin foil.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely before serving.
Video
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Did you make this? Leave a comment below!
Recipe says maple syrup but in the video you use karo syrup – which one? Thanks!
Hi Hillary! I’ve swapped the corn syrup out for maple syrup. Same great taste/texture and syrup is an ingredient that more people like to use than corn syrup.
Can I use maple syrup instead of corn syrup for the pecan pie
Everything you do is amazing. I love watching the videos.
I’m giving this a try for our Conrad Christmas tonight. It’s in the oven!! Thanks for having these recipes available. The Gray Boxwood is the first place I look when I need to make something special. Thanks Kaleb and Merry Christmas!
I love reading this Chris! I hope the pie was delicious and helped create a wonderful Christmas!!
Could I substitute sorghum molasses for the corn syrup? It may not be classic, but I think sorghum would add a wonderful flavor — unless the consistency or results are compromised.
I think this could work, it would add an amazing deep flavor! I love the idea!