Old-Fashioned Southern Pecan Pie

Old-Fashioned Southern Pecan Pie

One bite of my Old-Fashioned Southern Pecan Pie made without corn syrup, and your taste buds will be swooning with crunchy, sweet, caramelly goodness. Classic and simple, it's a holiday tradition, and it's also one of the easiest homemade pecan custard pies you will ever make!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chopped pecans

    roasted

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter

    melted

  • 2 ⅓ cups brown sugar

    packed

  • 4 large eggs

    beaten

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
  • 4 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1 frozen unbaked deep-dish 9-inch pie shell

    thawed, or 2 frozen regular unbaked 9-inch pie shells

  • Optional: Whipped cream

    whipped topping or vanilla ice cream for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 300 °F.

  2. 2

    Combine the melted butter, flour, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, salt, and milk in a large bowl and mix well.

  3. 3

    Pour the pecans into the pie shell and spread out evenly.

  4. 4

    Pour the custard mixture evenly over the pecans. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 60 minutes or until the filling is set.

  5. 5

    Cool completely and serve.

Old-Fashioned Southern Pecan Pie

Old-Fashioned Southern Pecan Pie

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About this Recipe

Craving a classic holiday treat that tastes homemade without the fuss of corn syrup? This Old-Fashioned Southern Pecan Pie delivers on every promise of crunchy, sweet, caramelly goodness, making it a beloved tradition in your own kitchen. It's truly one of the easiest homemade pecan custard pies you will ever make.

What sets this pecan pie apart is its rich, deep flavor achieved without corn syrup, relying instead on the perfect blend of brown sugar, melted butter, and eggs to create that iconic gooey, custardy filling. This simple approach to an impressive dessert ensures delicious results every time, highlighting the natural sweetness and texture of the pecans.

Prepare your taste buds for a truly swoon-worthy experience. Each slice of this Southern Pecan Pie offers a delightful contrast: the robust crunch of roasted pecans nestled in a lusciously sweet, caramelly custard. The filling is perfectly gooey, not overly sweet, balanced by the flaky pie crust. It's a comforting dessert that feels special and nostalgic, yet is remarkably easy to bring to life in your home kitchen.

While this pie is perfect as is, you can easily enhance your serving experience. For an extra touch of indulgence, offer it alongside a dollop of fluffy whipped cream, a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream, or your favorite whipped topping. These additions beautifully complement the pie's rich flavors and textures.

This Old-Fashioned Southern Pecan Pie is the quintessential centerpiece for any holiday gathering or special family meal. It shines brightest when served slightly warm, allowing its complex caramelly notes to truly sing.

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