Description
This Easy Pecan Pie is a classic Southern dessert made simple with a frozen pie crust, corn syrup, and pecans. It’s gooey, nutty, sweet, and perfect for holidays or any special occasion.
Ingredients
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
2 tbsp butter, melted
1 cup corn syrup (light or dark)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 deep frozen pie crust
6.5 oz package of pecan pieces or halves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs until smooth.
- Add sugar, melted butter, corn syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- Place the frozen pie crust on a baking sheet.
- Spread pecans evenly in the pie crust.
- Pour egg mixture over the pecans.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, until filling is set and crust is golden brown.
- Allow pie to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For variation, add chocolate chips, bourbon, or caramel for extra flavor.
Store at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freeze cooled pie for up to 2 months, thaw overnight in fridge before serving.
Cover pie edges with foil during first 30 minutes of baking to prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 37g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
