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pecan pie

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Nancy Nemecek
Indianapolis, IN

My daughter always requested I make this for her birthday instead of cake. I've shared this recipe with family and friends who say it is the best they've had.

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For pecan pie

  • 4 lg
    eggs
  • 1 scant c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    dark karo syrup
  • 1 dash
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter or margarine, melted (not made with corn oil)
  • 9"
    unbaked pie shell
  • 1 scant c
    pecan pieces

How To Make pecan pie

  • 1
    Pour the pecan pieces in the bottom of the unbaked pie shell.
  • 2
    Whisk together the eggs and sugar in a 2 qt. or larger mixing bowl. Whisk in the remaining ingredients and mix well.
  • 3
    Pour the mixture over the pecans (don't worry, they will rise to the top)and bake in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for approximately 50 min. or until the center is beginning to puff and has only a slight wiggle to it.
  • 4
    Cool completely before cutting.

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