Pecan Pie (No Corn Syrup!)
This Pecan Pie recipe is off-the-charts good and it has a little secret: no corn syrup! This results in a less gooey filling and a whole new pecan pie experience. You have to try this recipe!
I did a thing: I made a Pecan Pie without corn syrup. Is this recipe the same as every other Pecan Pie recipe out there? Nope!
But I invite you to try it because I think you will LOVE it. Instead that gooey, stick-to-your-teeth filling, this filling is denser, a little flaky, and absolutely delicious. Everyone I’ve served this to loves to sneak in a second slice.
🥧 Note
This recipe gives you the choice of using your favorite homemade pie crust recipe or a store-bought pie crust. Pick what works best for you and your schedule!
Why You Will Love Pecan Pie
Ingredients Needed to Make Pecan Nut Pie Recipe
Ingredient quantities for this homemade pecan nut pie recipe are located in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Your favorite pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- Salted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Salt
- Vanilla extract
- Maple extract
- Eggs + egg yolk
- Pecan halves
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How To Make Easy Pecan Pie (Quick Overview)
The steps below are just a quick overview of how to make pecan pie. The full process in detail is located in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Prepare and bake your pie crust. If using premade, follow the instructions on the packaging for best results. (Photo 1)
🥧 Note
Pillsbury Ready-to-Bake Refrigerated Pie Crusts are a great choice for this!
- Preheat oven to temperature on recipe card at the end of the post.
- To a small saucepan, add butter, sugar, and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer and heat until the mixture is golden brown (about 5 minutes), stirring frequently with a wooden spoon. (Photo 2)
🥧 Note
When done, the mixture should be able to coat the back of a spoon.
- Remove mixture from heat. Add salt, vanilla extract, and maple extract, stirring thoroughly to combine.
- Let the mixture cool for at least 25 minutes. The purpose of cooling it down at this step is so that eggs don’t begin to cook in the next step.
- After 25 minutes, add eggs and whisk until the mixture is well-combined. (Photo 3)
- To the bottom of pie crust, add chopped pecans (Photo 4), then the filling.
- Top pie with whole pecan halves. (Photo 5)
- Place in preheated oven and bake until top is dark brown and filling is thick, slightly bubbly, and almost set, approximately 30-40 minutes. The filling will still be slightly jiggly and firm up as it cools.
- Cool completely before cutting into eight slices. Enjoy!
Notes About Best Ever Pecan Pie
More Pie Recipes
- This traditional pumpkin pie recipe delivers the flavors your guests expect year after year as the featured Thanksgiving dessert!
- Make an easy dessert recipe with this no-bake peanut butter pie dessert that is hugely popular as a picnic food dessert, football game day dessert, and as a Christmas dessert.
What do you think? Let me know in the comments what you think about this Pecan Pie variation!
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More Holiday Dessert Ideas
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- Having extra treats and snacks laying around during the holidays keeps the family and friends very pleased, like these pb cookies and these no-bake oatmeal chocolate cookies.
- Desserts don’t have to be difficult, like this dump and no-bake pumpkin cheesecake recipe. Your guests will approve and so will you with the amount of time you will save!
- Speaking of no-bake, this easy brownie cheesecake fluff will turn some heads during the holiday festivities. It is unique and your guests will rave about it!
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Pecan Pie
Ingredients
- your favorite pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 3/4 cup salted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 tsp maple extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 cup pecan halves (chopped)
- 3/4 cup pecan halves
Instructions
- Prepare and bake your pie crust. If using premade, follow the instructions on the packaging for best results.
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- To a small saucepan, add butter, sugar, and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer and heat until the mixture is golden brown (about 5 minutes), stirring frequently with a wooden spoon. When done, the mixture should be able to coat the back of a spoon.
- Remove mixture from heat. Add salt, vanilla extract, and maple extract, stirring thoroughly to combine.
- Let the mixture cool for at least 25 minutes. The purpose of cooling it down at this step is so that the eggs don't begin to cook in the next step.
- After 25 minutes, add the eggs and whisk until the mixture is well-combined.
- To the bottom of pie crust, add chopped pecans, then pour the filling mixture on top.
- Top the pie with whole pecan halves.
- Place the pie into the preheated oven and bake it until the top is dark brown and the filling is thick, slightly bubbly, and almost set, approximately 30-40 minutes. The filling will still be slightly jiggly and it will firm up as it cools.
- Cool completely before cutting into eight slices. Enjoy!
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutrition Estimates are per serving and included as a courtesy only. They are accurate to the best of our knowledge based on the ingredients and brands used, but their accuracy is not guaranteed.
