How to Make Pecan Pie
With just a few basic ingredients, you'll have a sweet treat that is perfect for the holidays – or any day.
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Why not whip up one of these tasty treats for the pie lover in your life?
You Will Need
- 2 tbsp. melted butter
- 1 c. corn syrup
- 3 eggs
- 1 c. sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1-1/2 c. chopped pecans
- 9" unbaked pie crust
- A mixing bowl
- A 9-inch pie pan
- A wire rack
- 2 tbsp. bourbon (optional)
- 3 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
- Aluminum foil (optional
Steps
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
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Step 2
Mix butter, syrup, eggs, sugar, and vanilla
Combine the melted butter, corn syrup, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl and stir until everything is well mixed.
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Add bourbon and chocolate chips, and reduce the corn syrup to ½ cup to make a twist on a traditional pecan pie.
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Step 3
Stir in pecans
Stir the chopped pecans into the bowl. Be sure to completely coat the pecans with the butter mixture.
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Step 4
Pour mixture into pie crust
Pour the mixture into the pie crust. Use the back of a spoon to smooth out the top of your pie.
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Cover the edges of the pie crust with aluminum foil if the edges begin to brown too quickly.
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Step 5
Bake for one hour
Bake the pie in the preheated oven for one hour, or until the pie is set.
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Tap the center of the top of the pie lightly with your finger to see if it's set. If it springs back, it's done.
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Step 6
Cool for two hours
Remove the pie from the oven, and place it on a wire rack. Let it cool for two hours, and then enjoy your delicious dessert.
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Did you know? The top states for producing pecans are Georgia, Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, and Louisiana.
