Easy Pecan Pie from Scratch
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch pie crust unbaked (homemade or store bought)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups pecans chopped or halved
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, and place the unbaked crust into a 9-inch pie dish.1 9-inch pie crust
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and both sugars over low heat. Stir for 3-5 minutes, just until the mixture is combined and the sugar melts. Remove from heat.½ cup light brown sugar, ⅓ cup unsalted butter, ½ cup granulated sugar
- Add the pecans, corn syrup, eggs, vanilla, and salt to the sugar mixture. Stir to combine, then pour into the unbaked pie shell.1 cup light corn syrup, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon salt, 3 large eggs, 2 cups pecans
- Bake for 55–65 minutes or until the filling sets and the crust is golden brown. The filling should still jiggle a bit in the center when it's done. If the crust appears to be browning too quickly, cover loosely with a foil tent.
- Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- This post was updated 11/21/25 and the recipe was changed slightly. New photos were also added.
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a serving size of 1 slice (when the pie is cut into 8 equal sized portions). Actual calories will vary.
- If you don't have brown sugar, use all granulated sugar.
- Ovens vary, so start checking the pie around the 50 minute mark. The center should jiggle slightly, not slosh.
- Scroll up above the recipe for the following info:
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- Step-by-step photos showing how to make the pie.
- Tips
- Storage info including freezing.
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Nutrition Facts
Easy Pecan Pie from Scratch
Serving Size
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
583
% Daily Value*
Fat
33
g
51
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
45
%
Trans Fat
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
7
g
Monounsaturated Fat
15
g
Cholesterol
82
mg
27
%
Sodium
347
mg
14
%
Potassium
168
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
73
g
24
%
Fiber
3
g
12
%
Sugar
60
g
67
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
340
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
0.3
mg
0
%
Calcium
50
mg
5
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
