Pecan pie
A Southern American pie with a sweet, gooey filling of eggs, sugar, butter and corn syrup, packed with pecans.
- Cakes, cookies, pastries and baked goods
- United States
The filling is a custard set by eggs; corn syrup keeps it smooth and stops the sugar from crystallizing. Toasting the pecans first deepens their flavor. The pie is baked at about 350°F (175°C) until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly, then cooled for several hours to firm up.
Shielding the crust edge with foil or a pie shield keeps it from over-browning during the long bake.
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LE TAUCI 9-Inch Ceramic Pie DishEven heat for a crisp bottom crust, pretty enough to serve in.See it on Amazon
Webake Adjustable Pie Crust Shields (2)Keeps the crust edge from over-browning while the filling finishes baking.See it on Amazon
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Written by VanillaGoods in our own words from these sources. Last reviewed October 15, 2026.
- Pecan pie (Q1284379), Wikidata