Best Pecan Pie Recipe
A perfect pecan pie features a firm, flavorful filling that slices cleanly and offers a delightful crunch.
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 F. Line the frozen pie crust with foil and pie weights, then bake for 5-6 minutes until set. Remove foil and weights, then bake for another 2-3 minutes until the edges begin to brown.
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Reduce oven temperature to 300 F immediately after removing the pie shell.
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While the crust bakes, melt butter in a saucepan. Remove from heat and whisk in sugars, salt, eggs (one at a time), corn syrup, and vanilla until combined.
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Cook the mixture over very low heat, stirring constantly with a whisk for 6-7 minutes until warm and thickened. Strain into a large bowl, then stir in chopped pecans.
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Pour the hot pecan mixture into the hot pie crust and arrange pecan halves decoratively on top.
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Bake for 40-55 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly; cover edges or top with foil if browning too quickly.
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Cool completely on a wire rack for at least 5 hours.