This southern pecan pie recipe is made with Karo syrup, toasted pecans, and a store bought crust. You’re gonna love this old fashioned pecan pie!
I love a good old fashioned pecan pie during the holidays. Especially if it’s a southern pecan pie recipe! In this post i’m going to share my southern style pecan pie recipe with you all, step-by-step!
I hate to brag, but I do believe that this is the best pecan pie recipe in the world. Seriously, I do! Every time that I use this recipe my pecan pie comes out amazing!
I do like to use a shortcut for this recipe. Instead of making a homemade pie crust for this pecan pie, I prefer to use a store bought crust – just to make everything easier, and to save time. If you want to make a homemade crust for your pecan pie, you can use my homemade crust recipe here.
What makes this pecan pie so good? The ingredients! I’m not stingy with the ingredients. I add lots of pecans, a nice amount of eggs ( because we don’t do the runny custard around here boo boo!), and I use bourbon vanilla extract. I usually buy my bourbon vanilla from Trader Joes. However, I’ve seen it at QFC ( which is a Kroger store) as well. If you can’t find bourbon vanilla, feel free to use regular vanilla.
I also add a dash of ground nutmeg into pie filling! It just balances everything out, and adds a lil more flavor.
Now who’s ready for some of the best darn southern pecan pie ever?
Check out my video tutorial below, and print the recipe!
How to make the best ever southern pecan pie. It takes some time but it's sweet but not too sweet!
- 1 1/4 cup pecans chopped
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp salted butter melted
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon bourbon vanilla OR regular vanilla extract
- 1 9 inch deep dish pie shell
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Preheat the oven to 350 F.
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In a large bowl add in the eggs, and mix until everything is one color.
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Next add in the sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, and nutmeg.
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Mix all the ingredients.
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Grab the pie shell, and sprinkle in the chopped pecans.
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Next pour the eggs mixture over the pecans.
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Place the pie on a cookie sheet, then put in the oven.
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Bake for 45-50 minutes.
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Remove and let cool completely before serving.
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Serve, and enjoy!
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Rosie, this looks wonderful!
Thanks Miss Devoria!
I made this the other night and got rave reviews, I think I was a little heavy handed with the nut meg….but it was great.
I never leave comments. I love pecan pie but have been stumped on a recipe I like . This is perfect . Love it love it I am from Louisiana and I knew someone from Baton Rouge would get it right . Thank you so much
Oh, this looks so good right now! I miss my mom’s pecan pies, and will have to make one myself. Love this recipe!
Hi Joanne! Give my recipe a try, and let me know what you think.
Rosie, you are such a neautiful young lady. I am a senior citizen and I am really enjoying your recipes. Thanks so much for sharing your recipes with us.
Thank you Dian! I appreciate the compliment!
The addition of nutmeg sounds so delicious. Gorgeous pie and loved the video. Pinned. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Mary!
This recipe is a keeper! Thanks!
Love your site Rosie. Fabulous recipes-this is The perfect pecan pie. I keep either this pecan pie or your sweet potato pie in my weekend baking rotation. Thank you.
Thanks so much for trying my recipes! XOXO
Looks delicious. How do you recommend adjusting recipe to add chocolate chips for Chocolate Pecan Pie.
Thanks
Hi there! That would actually be another recipe all together.
This recipe was quick and easy and the pies turned out great.I cooked them at 250°because I have an electric stove that cooks fast
Thanks so much for trying my recipe Moniek!
My fiancé is OBSESSED with pecan pie… I am debating on making this recipe or your bars… I am a non baker but am willing to give it a try because I know it will make him happy. I am also not a huge fan of pecan pie lol. Which recipe should I try first? A. Because it will knock his socks off and B. Hopefully make me a pecan pie or bar lover.. thanks in advance!! Love your recipes!
Try the pie first. LOL