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Easy Pecan Pie

This Easy Pecan Pie fills a buttery, flaky pie crust with a sweet brown sugar, crunchy pecan filling that takes just 10 minutes to prep!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy pecan pie, homemade pecan pie
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Cooling Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 459kcal

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 (9-inch) unbaked or frozen pie crust thawed
  • cups pecans roughly chopped
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Set the oven to 350°F. Then grease a 9-inch pie dish with baking spray.
  • If using unbaked pie dough, unroll 1 (9-inch) unbaked or frozen pie crust and place it into the center of the pie dish.
  • Shape the dough into the pie dish gently with your fingertips.
  • Pour the roughly chopped 2½ cups pecans into the pie dish on top of the crust.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, combine 3 large eggs, 1 cup light corn syrup, ¾ cup light brown sugar, 3 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon sea salt using a mixing spoon or baking spatula.
  • Pour the mixture into the pie dish over the top of the pecans. Smooth the top of the filling with a baking spatula to level.
  • Bake the pecan pie for 60 to 65 minutes in the preheated oven.
  • Once baked, allow the pie to cool on the countertop for 3 hours before cutting and serving.

NUTRITION

Calories: 459kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 242mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 57g | Vitamin A: 107IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg