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Southern Pecan Pie Recipe

Southern Pecan Pie

I became a self-taught baker at age 9 with this Southern Pecan Pie recipe.  I basically learned how to make pecan pie following a recipe that my nanny shared with me.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 Slices
Calories: 372kcal

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Mixer
Mixing Spoon

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Light Corn Syrup
  • 3 Eggs Large
  • 1 Cup Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 1/2 Cups Pecans
  • 1 Pie Crust 9-Inch Frozen Deep Dish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F
  • In a large bowl mix the syrup, eggs, sugar, butter and vanilla extract well.
  • Add the pecans and mix this gently until the pecans are incorporated thoroughly.
  • Pour the mixture into your frozen pie crust, place the pie on a cookie sheet and bake in the center of the oven for 1 hour.
  • If the edges of the crust start to get too dark, cover them with foil to help prevent scoorching them.
  • Allow to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 136mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 187IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
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