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Best Pecan Pie Recipe: Easy Brown Sugar & Flaky Homemade Crust

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This classic pecan pie features a gooey, rich brown sugar filling and a buttery, flaky homemade crust. It’s easy to make, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for holidays or cozy gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (for crust)
  • 3–5 tablespoons ice water
  • 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (for filling)
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup or dark corn syrup

Instructions

  1. Combine flour and salt in a bowl. Add cold butter and blend with a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Drizzle in ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until dough holds together when pinched.
  3. Shape dough into a disc, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll dough out to a 12-inch circle and transfer to a 9-inch pie plate. Trim and crimp edges.
  5. Line crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes, remove weights and paper, and bake 5 more minutes. Let cool slightly.
  6. Toast pecan halves in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
  7. In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, maple or corn syrup, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Fold in toasted pecans.
  8. Pour filling into pre-baked crust and spread pecans evenly.
  9. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes until center is set but still jiggles slightly. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly.
  10. Cool completely for at least 2 hours before slicing.

Notes

For best results, keep butter and dough cold. Blind baking the crust prevents sogginess. Toasting pecans enhances flavor. Let pie cool completely before slicing for clean pieces. Can be made gluten-free or dairy-free with simple swaps. Store leftovers tightly covered in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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