How to Make the Easiest Pecan Pie Ever!

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.

In a food processor, add 2 and 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Pulse until blended.

Add 1 cup of cubed unsalted butter (half chilled, half frozen) to the flour mixture and pulse until it forms a coarse crumb.

In a measuring cup, combine 1/2 cup of cold water with ice cubes, then add 1 tablespoon of pure vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar. Whisk together.

Gradually add the liquid mixture to the flour mixture, pulsing until the dough forms big clumps.

Dust a clean work surface with flour, transfer the dough onto it, and gently press it together to form a disc. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.

Toast 1 and 1/2 cups of pecan halves on a baking sheet in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes, then allow to cool and coarsely chop them.

In a large measuring cup, beat 3 large eggs and add 1/4 cup of maple syrup, 3/4 cup of golden corn syrup, 1/2 cup of unsalted melted cooled butter, 3/4 cup of packed light brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of corn starch, 1 tablespoon of pure vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Whisk until combined.

Roll out the chilled pie dough on a floured surface to about a 12-inch round, then transfer it to a 9-inch pie dish, ensuring it touches the base without stretching.

Trim the overhang of the pie dough, leaving about an inch, and crimp the edges for decoration.

Place the chopped pecans in the bottom of the pie crust, then pour the filling over them, ensuring the pecans rise to the top.

Optionally, decorate the top of the pie with additional pecan halves.

Place a tray in the oven to catch any spillage, then bake the pie in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes or until the crust is golden and the center is slightly jiggly.

After baking, sprinkle flaky sea salt on top (optional) and allow the pie to cool completely at room temperature before serving.

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