Description
Sweet Southern charm meets indulgent caramel pecan delight pie in this classic dessert that whispers comfort and nostalgia. Creamy caramel, toasted pecans, and a buttery crust create a luxurious experience you’ll savor with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pie crust (9-inch)
- 2 cups pecans, whole and chopped
- 1 cup caramel sauce
Filling Components:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Baking Essentials:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and gently position the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, crimping the edges decoratively.
- Toast whole pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
- Whisk eggs in a large mixing bowl until smooth and slightly frothy, creating a uniform base for the filling.
- Incorporate corn syrup, brown sugar, granulated sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, salt, and flour into the egg mixture, whisking until completely integrated and silky.
- Sprinkle half of the toasted pecans across the bottom of the prepared pie crust, creating a nutty foundation.
- Drizzle half the caramel sauce over the pecans, ensuring even distribution for maximum flavor complexity.
- Carefully pour the egg mixture over the pecan and caramel layer, allowing it to settle naturally without disturbing the bottom layer.
- Scatter the remaining chopped pecans across the top of the filling, creating a textured surface.
- Drizzle the remaining caramel sauce in an artistic pattern over the pie’s surface.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, rotating halfway through, until the filling is set but slightly jiggly in the center and the crust turns golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to stabilize and set properly.
- Slice and serve at room temperature, optionally garnishing with additional caramel sauce or whipped cream.
Notes
- Toast pecans carefully to enhance their rich, nutty flavor without burning, which can create a bitter taste.
- Use room temperature eggs for smoother, more even mixing and better incorporation of ingredients into the filling.
- Create a foil shield around pie crust edges halfway through baking to prevent over-browning and ensure even cooking.
- Swap corn syrup with maple syrup or honey for a different flavor profile and potential gluten-free adaptation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg