Description
A rich and gooey Southern-inspired pecan pie made with brown sugar, maple syrup, and buttery pecans, perfect for holidays or special occasions.
Ingredients
1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup pure maple syrup or corn syrup
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
3 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups raw pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges as desired.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, maple syrup (or corn syrup), melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in the pecan halves, ensuring they are well coated in the filling mixture.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust and spread the pecans evenly.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, until the center is set and the top is golden and slightly puffed. Cover the edges with foil if the crust browns too quickly.
- Let the pie cool completely at room temperature before slicing to allow the filling to set properly.
Notes
Add 1 tablespoon of bourbon for a smoky flavor twist.
Stir in 1/2 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips for a chocolate pecan pie variation.
Toasting pecans before adding them enhances their nutty flavor.
Use a gluten-free pie crust for a gluten-free version.
For a natural sweetness, use only pure maple syrup instead of corn syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
