Grandma's Pecan Pie Recipe

5 from 51 votes

A tried and true classic, this Pecan Pie recipe is truly the best! It tastes just like the one Grandma used to make and with less than 10 ingredients, it's incredibly easy too. Perfect for both Thanksgiving and Christmas!

Prep Time10

Cook Time50

Total Time1

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy pecan pie recipe, homemade pecan pie, old fashioned pecan pie, thanksgiving pie recipe

Servings:

Calories: 471kcal

Author: Jill

Ingredients

1 refrigerated pie crust
6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
3/4 cups dark brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest optional
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
2 cups pecan halves
whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving; optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F
Place the pre-made pie crust in a 9 inch pie pan and crimp the edges. Lightly prick bottom of the crust with a fork. Place in the fridge and chill until firm, at least 30 minutes (or freeze no longer than 10 minutes).
Melt the butter in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the sugars, whisking until smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in corn syrup, vanilla, zest (optional), and salt. Lightly beat eggs in a medium bowl, then combine with the corn syrup mixture.
Place the pecan halves in the chilled pie shell and then pour the filling mixture evenly over them.
Cover your pie with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for about 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until center is set and not overly wiggly. Check it often.
Remove from the oven when done and set on a wire rack to cool for about 1 hour, then refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.
Pie can be made 1-2 days ahead and refrigerated until ready to serve.

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