Ingredients:
For the crust:- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
- 2-4 tablespoons ice water
For the filling:
Step 1: Prepare the Crust
Step 2: Roll Out the Dough
Step 4: Make the Filling
Step 5: Assemble the Pie
Step 6: Bake the Pie
Step 7: Cool and Serve
Enjoy your homemade, authentic pecan pie!
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup (light or dark, according to preference)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
Instructions for making an Authentic Pecan Pie:
Step 1: Prepare the Crust
- In a large bowl, mix 1 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour with 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- Add 1/2 cup of cold, unsalted butter cut into small pieces.
- Use a pastry cutter or fork to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add 2-4 tablespoons of ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together.
- Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2: Roll Out the Dough
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle.
- Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough to a 9-inch pie dish.
- Trim any excess dough from the edges and crimp the edges as desired.
- Place the pie crust in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
Step 4: Make the Filling
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1 cup of corn syrup (light or dark, according to preference), 3 large eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter until well combined.
Step 5: Assemble the Pie
- Arrange 1 1/2 cups of pecan halves evenly over the bottom of the chilled pie crust.
- Pour the prepared filling mixture over the pecans, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Step 6: Bake the Pie
- Place the assembled pie on a baking sheet to catch any spills.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
- If the edges of the crust begin to brown too quickly, cover them with aluminum foil halfway through baking.
Step 7: Cool and Serve
- Once baked, remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, slice the pecan pie and serve.
- Optionally, serve slices with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Enjoy your homemade, authentic pecan pie!
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