What is a substitute for Karo syrup in pecan pie?

For every one cup of corn syrup that the recipe calls for, use one cup of maple syrup instead. The great thing about maple syrup is it has some nutritional benefits. Maple syrup contains antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, such as Vitamin B6, calcium, niacin, potassium, and riboflavin.

What is the filling made of in pecan pie?

Pecan pie is a delightful concoction of pecan nuts mixed with a rich, caramelly filling made from eggs, butter, corn syrup, and sugar . The earliest pecan pie can be traced all the way back to the late 1800s, but it really peaked in the early 20th century when Karo™ syrup printed a pecan pie recipe on its bottles.

Why is my pecan pie fluffy?

Pecan pie filling is extremely liquidy when it first goes into the oven, as it's primarily just sugar, corn syrup, and eggs (though you can use maple syrup as an ingredient swap if you're not keen on corn syrup). As such, you have to cook the pecan pie long enough for this liquid to develop a custard-like consistency.

Is pecan pie supposed to be hard on top?

A hard pecan pie means it was cooked too long . Again, bake the pie just until the filling is set and registers 200 degrees on an instant read thermometer. You can also try covering the top of the pie with a piece of aluminum foil for the last 10-15 minutes of the baking time and/or baking the pie on a lower rack.

Classic Pecan Pie Recipe (2024)

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This Classic Pecan Pie Recipe is EASY to make! Simply mix everything together in a bowl, pour into your prepared pie crust and bake!

Easy Pecan Pie Recipe

With the holiday season upon us I figured it was the best time to share my tried and true Pecan Pie recipe with you. I have been using this recipe for years, and make it at least 10 times during the holidays. It’s one of those recipes where you just memorize the ingredients list and whip it up.

My favorite thing about this recipe is that there is no pre-cooking needed.

Ingredients for Pecan Pie

You’ll want to start out with a good pie crust recipe. Here’s the basic list of ingredients you’ll need in order to whip up this classic pecan pie recipe. As always, you can find the full list of ingredients located in the printable recipe card below.

Corn Syrup
Eggs
Sugar
Butter
Vanilla Extract
Pecans – chopped or whole

How To Make Pecan Pie

Pecan Pie is so easy to make, it’s just whisking ingredients together, pouring into a pie shell and then baking.

WHISK

Start by whisking together the corn syrup, eggs, sugar, butter and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until it’s a smooth consistency.

ADD PECANS

Next, stir in the chopped or whole pecans with a pinch of salt into the sugar mixture. Pour this nut mixture into an uncooked pie crust and smooth out the surface of the pie.

BAKE

Bake pecan pie at 350° F for 60 to 70 minutes, until the center of the pie is only slightly jiggly. Let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before slicing.

I love topping my pecan pie with a scoop of ice cream or you can use a whipped topping too.

Pecan Pie Recipe Variations:

Try adding a little caramel to the mix with this simple recipe: Caramel Pecan Pie
Before adding the filling to the pie crust, line the bottom with chocolate chips for a chocolate pecan pie!
Instead of mixing the pecans into the filling, line half of the pecans on the bottom of the pie crust, then carefully arrange the rest on the top in a pattern for a pretty presentation
Try toasting your pecans before adding to the filling for an even deeper and nuttier flavor.

Tips for Baking Pecan Pie:

If your pie crust is beginning to brown too quickly, lightly cover the edges of the crust with aluminum foil.
Want your Pecan Pie to be sliceable and not fall apart? Make sure you’re cooking it till the center is only slightly jiggly, and let it cool to room temperature before slicing.

I made this Pecan Pie the other Sunday when I had family over for dinner and my sister in law said to me, “Why do we always wait till the holidays to enjoy Pecan Pie?!”

She’s right!! We shouldn’t reserve this deliciousness for just the last few months of the year.

I vote for Pecan Pie on all the days of the year!

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