Easy Pecan Pie Recipe
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust unbaked; 9-inch pie crust
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups pecans more if you decided to decorate the top
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, and place the unbaked crust into a 9 inch pie dish.1 pie crust
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar over low heat. Stir for 3 to 5 minutes, just until the mixture is combined and the sugar melts. Remove from heat.1 cup light brown sugar, ¼ cup unsalted butter
- Add the corn syrup, vanilla, salt, eggs, and pecans to the sugar mixture. Stir to combine, then pour into the unbaked pie shell. Top with additional pecans if desired.1 cup light corn syrup, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon salt, 3 large eggs, 2 cups pecans
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until the filling sets and the crust is golden brown. If the crust appears to be browning too quickly, cover the pie with a foil tent.
- Allow the pie to cool for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
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.
**Optional: decorating the top of the pie with extra pecans is optional and NOT included in the calorie count**
Nutrition Facts
Easy Pecan Pie Recipe
Serving Size
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
571
% Daily Value*
Fat
31
g
48
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
35
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
7
g
Monounsaturated Fat
15
g
Cholesterol
77
mg
26
%
Sodium
336
mg
14
%
Potassium
185
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
74
g
25
%
Fiber
3
g
12
%
Sugar
61
g
68
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
280
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
0.3
mg
0
%
Calcium
61
mg
6
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
