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Pecan Pie Recipe: Easy Homemade Slice for Thanksgiving Dessert

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This classic pecan pie features a buttery homemade crust, a rich, glossy filling, and toasted pecans for the perfect Thanksgiving dessert. Quick to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser, it’s a nostalgic treat that’s easy enough for beginners and impressive enough for holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
  • 1/4 cup ice water (use more as needed)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar (optional)
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups pecan halves, lightly toasted

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar.
  2. Add chilled butter cubes and cut in using a pastry cutter, fork, or food processor until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Gradually add ice water, mixing gently until dough just comes together. Shape into a disc, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes (or 15 minutes in the freezer if short on time).
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place rack in center.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk together corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth and slightly thick.
  6. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12-inch circle, about 1/8-inch thick. Transfer to a 9-inch pie pan, gently pressing into bottom and sides. Trim excess, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang. Fold under and crimp edges. Prick bottom gently with a fork.
  7. Scatter toasted pecan halves evenly into crust.
  8. Pour filling over pecans.
  9. Set pie pan on baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 50-60 minutes. Check at 35 minutes; if crust edges brown too quickly, cover with foil or a pie shield.
  10. Pie is done when center is set but still jiggles slightly. Knife inserted halfway between edge and center should come out clean.
  11. Let pie cool on wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing.
  12. Slice with a sharp knife, wiping between cuts for clean slices. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Toast pecans for deeper flavor. Let pie cool completely before slicing for best texture. For gluten-free, use a GF flour blend in the crust. For dairy-free, use plant-based butter. Add bourbon or chocolate chips for variations. If crust cracks, patch with dough scraps before filling.

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