Pecan Pie

This recipe for pecan pie is very basic but absolutely decedent. It was once the most searched pecan pie recipe on the internet, with good reason, it is a guaranteed family favorite. I suggest serving it with a bit of whipped cream to cut the richness.

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Pecan Pie

Course Dessert, Pie

Cuisine American

Keyword pecan pie, pie, thanksgiving

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes minutes

Total Time 55 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 unbaked 9" pie shell
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cup pecans
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 2 Tbsp melted butter

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375° F,
• Beat eggs, vanilla, sugar & salt. Try not to introduce air into the mix by over beating. This will cause the top pecan crust to lift during baking.
• Add butter, syrup & mix in pecans.
• Pour into crust
• Bake 40-45 minutes in pie shell.