Pecan Pie | Certified South Carolina
Dessert

Pecan Pie

Pecan Pie

Ingredients

  • 1¾ cups granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup dark corn syrup
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 3 eggs
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1¼ cups Certified SC Grown pecans, chopped
  • 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, butter, water, and cornstarch. Bring to a full boil, then remove from the heat.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Gradually whisk in the hot syrup mixture.
  4. Stir in the salt, vanilla, and pecans.
  5. Pour the filling into the unbaked pie crust.
  6. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the filling is set.
  7. Cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes

Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing so the filling can fully set.

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