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Homestyle Classic Pecan Pie Rich Recipe

This homestyle classic pecan pie is rich, buttery, and filled with caramelized pecans in a silky sweet filling. It’s the ultimate Southern-style dessert that’s perfect for holidays, gatherings, or whenever you crave a comforting homemade pie. With a flaky crust and deeply nutty flavor, every bite tastes nostalgic and indulgent.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 9 minutes
Servings: 8 People
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1½ cups pecan halves
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Place the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and crimp edges.
  3. In a bowl, whisk corn syrup, sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
  4. Stir in pecan halves until evenly coated.
  5. Pour filling into the prepared pie crust.
  6. Bake for 50–55 minutes until center is set and slightly puffed.
  7. Cool completely at room temperature before slicing and serving.

Notes

Toast pecans lightly before adding for deeper flavor.
Cover crust edges with foil if browning too quickly.
Pie sets further as it cools, so avoid overbaking.
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.
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