Southern Pecan Pie
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Cuisine: Southern
Categories: Holiday Sweets, Desserts & Pie
A classic Southern dessert featuring a rich, gooey filling packed with crunchy pecans, all encased in a flaky pie crust.

Difficulty: MEDIUM
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Serving Size: Serves 8
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn syrup, brown sugar, granulated sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk until well blended.
- Stir in the pecan halves until evenly coated.
- Pour the pecan mixture into the unbaked pie crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
- Allow the pie to cool completely before serving.