This is the best pecan pie you will ever make! The filling to pecan ratio is spot on. This southern style pecan pie is the perfect combination of sweet and salty. Make it for your next family gathering or for a delicious weeknight dessert.
One of my favorite pastimes as a mom to three is baking up sweet treats for my family. It may sound funny to some, but I love spending time baking cookies, cakes, and pies for my kids.
They also love to be my official little baking partners so it is truly a wonderful activity. It is such a wonderful thing to be able to turn basic pantry items into decadent sweet treats like Southern Style Pecan pie.
The first time I have ever enjoyed a slice of pecan pie was when my family and I were vacationing in Virginia. I decided to try a piece at a restaurant, and boy was it so darn good. The sweet crunch of that pie had me wanting to bake up another, and replicate the sticky, sweet taste.
And that is just what I did!
I am super excited for both shows to air on Ovation TV, but I cannot wait to watch Southern Uncovered! It airs on June 14th at 8/7c pm and is sure to be a hit! The new series will follow James Beard Award-winning food and travel writers Matt and Ted Lee as they travel the South, exposing the unique and unexpected sides of Southern cuisine and culture.
I am sure we can all agree that a fresh-baked pecan pie is synonymous with the south! A few things I loved about Southern Pecan Pie is that it is actually not at all hard to make! It is a single crust pie that can be made to look exquisite thanks to some carefully placed halved pecans, and crimped pie crust.
I am by no means amazing at crimping pie so that is something I *must* work on! This easy to make Southern Pecan Pie uses fairly common ingredients, and bakes up to a golden brown perfection in just under 1 hour.
Served with a dollop of whipped cream, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream and you have a dreamy dessert. The best part is you do not have to live in the south to enjoy this dessert!
My family enjoyed a slice of this pie for breakfast and they all loved it! My three kids asked me to make another, and I just might have to do that really soon!The custard sweetness of the pie, paired with the crunchy pecans makes for one tasty pie.
It was so darn delicious–I guess I really should have made two pecan pies since the recipe for this Southern Style Pecan pie is easy peasy! Here is what you will need to make this crunchy and sweet pie:
Ingredients
- 2 cups of Pecans (1 crushed and 1 halved)
- Pie crust dough -1 crust
- 3 large eggs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cups of packed light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup of light corn syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
Make it
Prepare your pie dough *frozen, fresh, or premade crust.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Cover a 9 inch pie pan with 1 pie shell, and crimp the edges; refrigerate.
Melt butter in a small saucepan and add the brown sugar and whisk until smooth.
Remove from heat and add in extract, corn syrup, and salt; allow to cool for 3-5 mins.
Whisk in eggs into the semi-cooled sugar mixture.
Remove pie crust from refrigerator and pour 1 cup of pecans into the shell. Add brown sugar mixture in and then use remaining one cup of pecans to decorate the top.
Place into your preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, after 30 minutes, add a pie crust shield for the remaining 20 minutes of baking time to prevent the crust from over browning.
Allow pie to cool for at least one hour, and then serve.
Place all leftovers in the fridge. Enjoy within 4 days time.
Rosie says
I’ve made so many pies, but never pecan pie – hmm – this looks sooo good, I must make it! I love the photos, too, nice job!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
My dad loves pecan pie. I have never made one for him, though. I should.
Danielle I says
I’ve been craving something sweet all day and now I want pecan pie. I have to make a trip to the grocery store later today so I’ll just add these ingredients to my shopping list, haha. Now, if I can just get my boyfriend to make it for me.
Jenna Wood says
This looks absolutely delicious- I make pecan pie a few times a year. I find it’s a bit too indulgent to make often, but these Ovation premiers sound like a great excuse!
Amber Edwards says
i absolutely love making pies. They are such a hit in our family. Pecan pie is one of the husband’s favorite pies, this is an awesome recipe!
Valerie says
That pie looks so good. My mouth is watering right now just looking at the pictures!
Ann Bacciaglia says
I have never made my own pecan pie before. This looks so delicious i will have to try this recipe this weekend.
Allie D. says
I have been looking for a good pecan pie recipe. My husband loves pecan pie. It’s his absolute favorite. Now I can make this for one of his birthday desserts!
Chelley @ AisForAdelaide says
Pecan pie is my favorite!! Pinning for this summer!
Liz Mays says
Mmm I love a good pecan pie. They were always big comfort foods in my home! This looks awesome!
Felicita Moncada says
If I can reach into my screen I would! That look absolutely delicious! I bet it smelled your house with deliciousness!
Aubrey says
Pecan pie is so tasty. I have never tried to make my own. I may need to try out your recipe.
gingermommyrants says
I love to bake. This Pecan pie recipe looks so delicious. I will have to try this recipe. My family will love it.
Shauna says
You know, I have never been able to make pecan pie. For some reason when I make it, it comes out dry. I will have to try this recipe and see what happens… Thanks so much for sharing… I can’t wait
Shelley Zurek says
My mom made the best pecan pie but she never let on that it could be so easy. Your pictures are divine btw.
Shelley Zurek says
My mom made the best pecan pie but she never let on that it could be so easy. Your pictures are divine btw.
Meagan says
I’m not much of a pie person, but my hubby would LOVE this! Looks amazing I might say!
Autumn @Mamachallenge says
That pie looks amazing! I will be making one soon!
Gabriel says
Pecan Pie is so hard to get right, but worth the effort! I picked up the taste for it when I was stationed in the south.
Debi- Lifestyle Blogger says
I haven’t made pecan pie in a long time. I use to make it all the time.