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The Best Pecan Pie Recipe


The Best Pecan Pie Recipe
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The absolute best pecan pie I've ever made. My family has used this recipe for years! Don't know why it's so much better than other recipes, but it truly is. Thanks to Diane, "MadMommy" , for the wonderful picture!

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Ingredients
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 unbaked 9 inch pie shell
  • 1 cup pecan halves

Directions
  1. Combine butter, sugar, and corn syrup in a medium saucepan.
  2. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves and butter melts.
  3. Cool slightly, then add beaten eggs, vanilla and salt to mixture.
  4. Stir well.
  5. Pour into unbaked pie shell and top with pecan halves.
  6. Bake 325 for 50 min.

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Oh yes, the best, made it for years, thanks for reminding me..


Most welcome..I don't know how that 1 little difference makes it so good, but it sure does!


I just love pecan pie and one of my favorite pies next to chocolate...lol



I want to try your recipe but I have a question? What kind of sugar do I need?


Printed out and using right now. Thanks for the post. Can't wait to try it. My Dad grows his own pecans so it should be wonderful. Happy thanksgiving.


My son is making this right now!! Can't wait to try it. Happy Thanksgiving! Kilby


OMG, this was easy, and my son was so proud when he finished making it. In our family, it is a tradition, that the men make the pies. When my Daddy passed away, my son decided to pick up where he left off. So thank you for helping us keep the tradition alive! Kilby


This looks really simple and easy, and I am SUCH a sucker for a good pecan pie. Thanks for the great recipe.


This looks like a great Pecan Pie!
Thanks,


Hi Debbie! I just made your pie and I can't wait to dig in!! It was so much fun - as this was my first homemade pecan pie. I took a picture of it, but I wanted to ask your permission before I just threw it up there. Would it be ok if I posted the pic?
Thanks for sharing a great recipe! Definitely a 5!! :)


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