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Grandma's Old-Fashioned Pecan Pie

There's nothing quite like the smell of Grandma's pecan pie baking in the oven during the holidays! This classic recipe has been passed down through generations, and it creates that perfect balance of gooey, sweet filling with crunchy pecans on top. Trust me, once you make this pie, it'll become your go-to recipe every holiday season!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Place the unbaked pie crust in a 9-inch pie pan and crimp the edges decoratively.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs until well combined. Add the corn syrup, sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk everything together until smooth and fully blended.
  3. Gently fold in the pecan halves, making sure they're evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
  4. Pour the pecan mixture into the prepared pie crust, arranging any pecans on top for a pretty presentation.
  5. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly puffed. The center should jiggle just slightly when you gently shake the pan.
  6. Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream!