Classic Pecan Pie Filling

Aug 23, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Baking Pies tarts Origin: Madagascar Vanilla: Extract Medium

A rich classic pecan pie filling for one 9-inch pie. Best with Madagascar vanilla (rich, creamy, classic); any pure vanilla works. Makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

Prep 20 min

Cook 60 min

Cool 3 hr

Total 4 hr 20 min

Servings 8

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Ingredients

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servings

1.0unbaked 9-inch pie crust, homemade or store-bought, chilled in the pie plate
1 ½ cups (150.0 g)pecan halves, coarsely chopped
1.0 cup (328.0 g)light corn syrup
¾ cup (160.0 g)light brown sugar, packed
3.0 (150.0 g)large eggs
3.0 tbsp (43.0 g)unsalted butter, melted
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)VanillaGoods pure vanilla extract
¼ tspfine sea salt

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Instructions

Heat the oven to 350°F with a rack in the lower third. Toast the nuts on a baking sheet until fragrant, 6 to 8 minutes, then cool.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, then whisk in the light corn syrup, light brown sugar, vanilla, melted butter, and salt until smooth.
Scatter the nuts in the crust and pour the filling over them.
Bake until the edge is set and puffed and the center jiggles only slightly when you nudge the pan, 50 to 60 minutes (the center reaches about 200°F). Tent with foil after 30 minutes if the crust browns quickly.
Cool on a rack for at least 3 hours; the filling finishes setting as it cools.

Tips

Vanilla swap: use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
Best vanilla for this: Madagascar (rich, creamy, classic), or Mexican (spiced, warm, woodsy). Any pure vanilla works.
Storage: Keep at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make classic pecan pie filling?

Plan on 20 minutes of prep and 60 minutes of cooking, plus 3 hours to cool. It makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

How should I store classic pecan pie filling?

Keep at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.

A rich classic pecan pie filling for one 9-inch pie. Best with Madagascar vanilla (rich, creamy, classic); any pure vanilla works. Makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

541 Calories / serving

29.1g Fat

69.4g Carbs

5.8g Protein

32.9g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~4328 cal · 233g fat · 555g carbs · 46g protein · 263g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 541 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 102 min·6.0 mi·~11950 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 73 min·3.7 mi·~7300 steps
Moderate cycling 55 min·11.0 mi
Swimming laps 76 min
Jogging 53 min·4.4 mi·~8500 steps
Stair climbing 50 min·~4500 steps
Dancing 88 min
Bodyweight circuit training 55 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 126 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.