How to Make Pecan Pie | Easy Pecan Pie Recipe

corn syrup

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Maple syrup offers a natural sweetness with a different flavor profile.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

pie crust

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pie crust

💰Cheaper: store-bought pie crust

Whole wheat crust adds fiber and nutrients.

Roll out the rested pie crust, fit it into your pie dish, then rest in the fridge for an hour.

Preheat your oven to 350°F, line your pie with parchment and fill with pie weights.

Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes.

Start the filling by melting the butter in a nonstick frying pan. Whisk in the brown sugar, spices, and vanilla extract then whisk to combine.

Add a cup of corn syrup, whisk until well combined and smooth then pour into a glass bowl to cool for 15 minutes.

Once cooled whisk in the eggs and 2 cups of crushed pecans then fold to combine.

Fill your pie crust, top with pecans then bake the pie in a 350°F oven for 25-30 minutes.

Remove from the oven, cover with foil, then bake the pie again for 20 minutes.

Let the pie cool for at least 20 minutes before cutting into it and serving.

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