Southern Pecan Pie

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This Southern pecan pie recipe has been passed down in my family. It's always a favorite during the holidays. Use light or dark corn syrup.

Submitted by Nikki
Updated on October 24, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 (9-inch) pecan pie
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 3 large eggs

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 cup corn syrup

  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 ½ cups pecan halves

  • 1 (9-inch) unbaked single crust pie

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Beat eggs slightly in a medium bowl. Beat in sugar, and then blend in syrup, butter, vanilla, salt, and pecans. Pour filling into unbaked pie shell.

  3. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and continue baking until pie is golden brown and slightly puffed on top, about 35 to 40 minutes.

    a close up, overhead view of a southern pecan pie in a white pie dish.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

520 Calories
27g Fat
70g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 520
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g 34%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 77mg 26%
Sodium 262mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 70g 25%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 37g
Protein 6g 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 125mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.