The Best Old Fashioned Pecan Pie

slice of old fashioned pecan pie on a white plate.

Published by Kate

This classic pecan pie with karo syrup and brown sugar is gooey, nutty, and decadent. It's a taste of nostalgia!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 391 kcal

Ingredients

3 eggs
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1½ cups chopped pecans
1 (9-inch) pie shell, uncooked

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Place eggs in a large bowl and whisk until light.
Whisk in the sugar, then the corn syrup.
Stir in the salt, vanilla, and pecans.
Pour into an uncooked pie shell. Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until the center jiggles only slightly.
Let cool completely before slicing.

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Notes

For the pie shell, you can use either homemade or store-bought. Don't bake it first—it'll bake along with the pie. Here's a great recipe for a tender, flaky crust if you need one: Crisco Pie Crust recipe.

Variations:

Add ½ cup chocolate chips (decrease pecans to 1 cup)
Add 1 tablespoon bourbon
Add ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Use pecan halves instead of chopped pecans
Use light brown sugar instead of dark brown sugar

Make ahead instructions: make the pie and let it cool. Cover tightly and store at room temperature for up to 24 hours before serving for the best texture.

Storing and freezing:

Store the pie at room temperature for up to one week. Keep it tightly covered. You can also freeze it, covered with plastic wrap and then foil, for up to two months. Defrost at room temperature overnight and it'll taste just like fresh baked.

Nutrition

Calories: 391kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 174mgPotassium: 132mgFiber: 2gSugar: 48gVitamin A: 81IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg

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