How to Make Easy Pecan Pie

Step 1: Preheat and Prepare

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Place your pie crust in a pie dish and crimp the edges.

If using a store-bought crust, let it thaw slightly to prevent cracking.

Step 2: Mix the Filling

In a medium bowl:

1. Whisk together the corn syrup, sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and salt.

2. Mix until smooth and well-blended.

This forms the gooey, caramel-like base pecan pie is famous for.

Step 3: Add the Pecans

Stir in the pecans, making sure they’re evenly coated.
You can choose:

• Halves for a prettier, classic look

• Chopped for a more textured and easier-to-slice pie

Step 4: Pour and Bake

Pour the filling into the pie crust.
Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until:

• The center is mostly set (slightly jiggly is okay)

• The top is golden and the pecans are toasted

If the crust browns too quickly, tent with foil during the last 20 minutes.

Step 5: Cool and Serve

Let the pie cool for at least 2 hours.
This allows the filling to fully set and makes slicing perfect.

Enjoy warm, room temperature, or chilled.

🍨 Serving Suggestions

Pecan pie is heavenly on its own, but even better with:

• A scoop of vanilla ice cream

• A dollop of whipped cream

• A drizzle of warm caramel

• A sprinkle of flaky sea salt

💡 Tips for a Foolproof Pecan Pie

• Don’t overbake. The center should jiggle slightly when done—like a cheesecake.

• Use real butter. It makes the flavor richer.

• Toast your pecans first for deeper, nuttier flavor.

• Let it cool completely before cutting for the cleanest slices.

🎉 A Dessert That Brings People Together

Easy Pecan Pie isn’t just a recipe—it’s a tradition. Whether you’re serving it at a family gathering, sharing it with friends, or baking it just because, it always brings a little comfort and a lot of joy.

It’s proof that simplicity often tastes the best—and that you don’t need fancy techniques to create a dessert that people will rave about.