Pecan Pie

Pecan pie is known to be an absolutely delicious dessert with a rather simple preparation process. This combination of a crunchy pie crust and decadent filling makes this a perfect addition to any gathering. Whether you want to take in its flavors as is or with a scoop of your favorite ice cream, vanilla is recommended, each slice will have you craving more.

Serves: 5-7 people

Ingredients:

1 unbaked pie crust
2 cups pecan halves
3 large eggs
1 cup dark corn syrup
½ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup unsalted butter
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Slice of Pecan Pie with vanilla ice cream

Cooking Instructions:

Begin with a pre-made crust or start from scratch with a homemade crust
Roughly chop pecans and place evenly into pie crust
Whisk together the eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, melted butter, salt and cinnamon in a bowl
After thorough mixing pour the mixture over the pecans
Bake the pie for 50 minutes in a preheated oven at 355 Fahrenheit or until the top is lightly brown
If you see the edges of your pie crust are getting dark or burnt, cover the edges with foil
Once finished remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool a little. You can serve this delicious pie as is or with a cool scoop of vanilla ice cream.