The Perfect Pecan Pie with a secret ingredient
Rich, buttery and full of caramel flavor this pecan pie is packed with pecans. The secret ingredient creates a smooth velvety texture. This will be the last pecan pie recipe you ever need!
Equipment
- hand mixer or stand mixer
- 9 inche pie plate
Ingredients
- 1 unbaked pie crust
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup dark karo syrup
- 1 cup butter soft or melted
- 3 whole eggs
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups pecans
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°
- Roll out pie crust and place it in a 9 inch pie plate, crimp the edges.
- Place pecans on a baking sheet and place in preheated oven for 3-5 minutes. Watch them, do not walk away, or set an alarm for 3 minutes. Nuts will burn fast. As soon as you smell toasting nuts, take them out, and let them cool.
- In a mixing bowl add sugars, melted/softened butter ,and karo syrup, mix on medium-high speed until light and fluffy about 5 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, taking time to scrape the sides of the bowl.
- Add vinegar and salt and continue to mix for an additional 3 minutes.
- Fold the chopped pecans into the filling, pour filling into prepared pie crust. Lift up pie and tap lightly on counter to knock any air bubbles out. Arrange the remaining pecans on top of the pie.
- Place pie in preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes. Pie should be slightly jiggly in the middle, but not wobbly. If you give a light push in the middle it should bounce back. You can also check with cooking thermometer center of pie should be 190-200 degrees f.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pieceCalories: 646kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 3gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 482mgPotassium: 117mgFiber: 2gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 722IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
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