EASY PECAN PIE

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Try this easy pecan pie recipe-it's loaded with nuts and gets a little verve from orange zest. Homemade pecan pie for Thanksgiving is a Southern classic.

Provided by Andrea Albin

Categories     Egg     Bake     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Kid-Friendly     Frozen Dessert     Pecan     Christmas Eve     Gourmet     Pie     Small Plates

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Pastry dough
¾ stick unsalted butter
1¼ cups packed light brown sugar
¾ cup light corn syrup
2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ teaspoon grated orange zest
¼ teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
2 cups pecan halves (½ pound)
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (for serving; optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F with a baking sheet on middle rack. Roll out pie dough on a lightly floured surface with a lightly floured rolling pin into a 12-inch round and fit into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim edge, leaving a ½-inch overhang. Fold overhang under and lightly press against rim of pie plate, then crimp decoratively. Lightly prick bottom all over with a fork. Chill until firm, at least 30 minutes (or freeze 10 minutes). Meanwhile, melt butter in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar, whisking until smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in corn syrup, vanilla, zest, and salt. Lightly beat eggs in a medium bowl, then whisk in corn syrup mixture. Put pecans in pie shell and pour corn syrup mixture evenly over them. Bake on hot baking sheet until filling is set, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Cool completely.

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