Easy Classic Southern Pecan Pie recipe that sets up beautifully with tips for knowing when the pie is cooked and how to prevent over-browning of the crust. Holiday meals in the south are never complete without at least one on the dessert table.
– Preheat an oven.– Mix corn syrup and brown sugar in a medium saucepan and cook over medium-low heat until the brown sugar has melted.– Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool.
– While mixture is cooling, mix eggs and pecans in a separate bowl.– After sugar mixture has cooled, add butter and vanilla. Stir until butter is melted.– Pour sugar mixture in the bowl with pecans and eggs. Mix well.
– Place pie crust on a baking sheet and fill with the pecan pie filling.– Place into preheated oven and cook, checking crust color. – After 30 minutes, reduce oven heat.