I was first introduced to Pecan Pies back in the late 80s when I worked in the USA when my colleague gave me a recipe after I tasted a piece of pie in a restaurant. I used to buy the Karo Corn Syrup from the States as I was there at least 6 times a year and always had enough space in my luggage to bring back food stuff you could not get here in the UK at that time but a lot of the items I used to purchase are now available locally. I tend to put a lot more pecans than stated in the recipe as I am not a fan of the sugary filling. For me it’s far better with lots of pecans.
I always chop the pecans as it makes it easier to cut the pie but if you like big pieces of nuts, you can leave then whole. I also put a row a pecan on the edge of the pie to make it look pretty!
If you can’t find Karo or corn syrup, you can substitute it for maple syrup or golden syrup. I have tried using both and they both work but I prefer maple for the taste but it’s a little more runny therefore the pie may not set as well but it’s still taste fine.
It’s really nice served with some good vanilla ice cream or some whipped cream but can also be eaten on its own.
The recipe I used is the one my colleague found on the back of the bottle of syrup and it’s a good one, very easy to make. I use American cups for this recipe but I have included a metric measurement.
You can use the sweet pastry recipe from my earlier post or any shortcrust recipe if you prefer.
Servings – 8
Ingredients
1 cup of syrup (350g)
3 large eggs
1 cup of sugar (200g)
2 tbsp of melted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1.5 cup of pecan (180g) but I usually put at least 4 cups of chopped pecans in my pie
Pastry for a 9 inch deep pie crust
Method
Stir the first 5 ingredients thoroughly using a spoon
Mix in the pecans
Pour into the pie crust
Bake in the centre rack of the oven for 60 to 70 minutes.
Cool for 2 hours
Store pie in refrigerator
Tips
Bake in pre-heated oven at 175C for 60 to 70 minutes. Pie is done when the centre reaches 93 C. Tap the centre surface of the pie lightly. It should spring back when done. For easy clean-up, spray pie pan with cooking spray. If pie crust is over-browning, cover edge with foil.
Recipe by : Brigitte Kershaw
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20 comments
I love love love Pecan…From the picture, your pecan pie looks delicious…I can’t wait to make it, can’t wait.
Such a tasty nut and super healthy as well
This American Pecan Pie recipe is a total winner! Your step-by-step guide made baking it a breeze, and the pie turned out absolutely scrumptious. Thanks for sharing this delightful treat that’s sure to become a family favorite. 🥧👏
Thank you Monidipa, so glad you enjoyed making it as well
This is a delicious recipe. It has that perfect texture and toasty pecan flavor that I’ve always loved about this kind of pie. Great job!
Thank you Beth, so glad you liked this recipe
We tried pecan pie on our last trip to New York. It’s delicious and so I would want to try making it for my family. It’s a great recipe.
It sure is a fantastic recipe, worth a try
Pecan pie is a must for the holidays. Everyone loves it and we bake a variety of pies over the Thanksgiving holiday. This looks delicious…you’re getting me all excited about holiday baking now 😀
Nothing like a good pie which the whole family will enjoy
What a delightful journey of culinary nostalgia! 🥧✈️ Your story of discovering Pecan Pies back in the late 80s is truly heartwarming. It’s amazing how recipes can carry cherished memories across continents. Your personal touch of adding extra pecans instead of excessive sugary filling sounds like a genius twist. Chopped pecans for easier slicing and a row of them along the edge for presentation – such attention to detail! And your handy tips on substituting corn syrup with maple or golden syrup show your expertise in adapting flavors.
Thank you Sue for your lovely comments, this is one of my favourite go-to pies as well
One of my most favorite pie. A true Southern favorite. All that gooey goodness is so good during the holidays.
It absolutely is so delicious
I love your recipe and will save it. Better yet, I need to test it out before Thanksgiving!
What a great idea, this is perfect for family gathering as well
Oh, yeah! This was always a family favorite during the holidays. This is pinned and ready to tried. YUM!
Let us know how it goes when you make it
This recipe looks really good. I would love to try it. My husband would love eating it.
I bet he would love this sweet pie