Never Fail Pecan Pie

📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty One | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Desserts A foolproof, classic southern-style pecan pie featuring a rich, sweet filling over toasted pecans. Guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth with its perfect balance of gooey syrup and nutty crunch.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
15 mins50 minsNone8 servings

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Pie dish
  • Whisk

Ingredients

Filling Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
2EggsBeaten
2 TButterMelted
2 TFlour
1/4 tVanilla
1/2 cWhite Sugar
1 1/2 cDark Syrup
1 1/2 cPecansWhole or chopped
DashSalt

Instructions

Step 1: Mixing the Filling

  1. Beat the 2 eggs, then add the 2 T flour and 2 T melted butter, blending thoroughly.
  2. Add the 1/4 t vanilla, dash salt, 1/2 c white sugar, and 1 1/2 c dark syrup, mixing until smooth.

Step 2: Assembling and Baking

  1. Arrange the 1 1/2 c pecans in the bottom of an unbaked pie shell, then pour the prepared filling mixture evenly over them.
  2. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 min, then reduce temperature to 325 degrees for 40 min until the filling is set and golden brown.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Can be baked a day ahead; store covered at room temperature or in the refrigerator until ready to serve.


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