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Dad’s Pecan Pie Recipe

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  • Author: Jasmine
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 80 minutes (3 hours 20 minutes including cooling)
  • Yield: 8 pieces
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This classic Dad’s Pecan Pie features a rich, gooey filling made with dark Karo syrup, eggs, sugar, butter, vanilla, and crunchy pecans all baked to perfection in a flaky frozen pie crust. Perfectly baked to a slightly jiggly center, it’s a timeless dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 1 cup dark Karo syrup
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pecans

Crust

  • 1 – 9″ frozen deep dish pie crust

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the pie.
  2. Mix Eggs: Crack 3 eggs into a medium bowl and beat them slightly to break the yolks and combine whites and yolks evenly.
  3. Add Syrup, Sugar, and Vanilla: Pour in 1 cup dark Karo syrup, 1 cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract with the eggs. Mix thoroughly to combine all the wet and dry ingredients.
  4. Incorporate Butter: Add 2 tablespoons of melted butter into the mixture and stir well to integrate the fat for richness and flavor.
  5. Add Pecans: Fold in 1 cup of pecans evenly throughout the mixture to add texture and nutty taste.
  6. Prepare Pie Crust: Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil, place the frozen 9-inch deep dish pie crust on top. This helps catch any drips during baking.
  7. Pour Filling into Crust: Carefully pour the pecan pie filling into the frozen pie crust, spreading it evenly.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F for 60 to 70 minutes. The pie is done when the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
  9. Cool the Pie: Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool at room temperature for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to fully set.
  10. Serve or Refrigerate: After cooling, serve the pie or store it covered in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy.

Notes

  • Use a deep dish pie crust for the best results; Marie Callender’s frozen crust is a recommended brand.
  • If you step away during preparation, stir the pecan filling again before pouring to ensure sugar hasn’t settled at the bottom.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece (1/8 of pie)
  • Calories: 430 kcal
  • Sugar: 32 g
  • Sodium: 200 mg
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg

Find it online: https://jmrecipes.com/dads-pecan-pie-recipe/