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slice of pecan pie with cool whip
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Brown Sugar Pecan Pie

Brown Sugar Pecan Pie is a southern classic dessert perfect for any holiday occasion. This is the absolute best pecan pie made without corn syrup. A super easy filling made in one bowl with no mixer.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Additional Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Pies
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy pecan pie, pecan pie without corn syrup, southern pecan pie, Thanksgiving dessert
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 469kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 1 pie crust homemade or store bought - unbaked
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter plus more to butter the pie plate
  • 2 cups pecan halves or pieces
  • sweetened whipped cream for serving optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°.
  • Lightly butter the pie plate. Add pie crust to the pie plate and trim the edges. Set aside.
  • In a bowl, add brown sugar, flour, baking soda, salt, eggs, vanilla extract and melted butter.
  • Stir to combine with a wooden spoon.
  • Fold in pecans and pour into pie crust.
  • Bake for 35- 40 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack to room temperature.
  • Slice and serve with whipped cream if desired.

Notes

Store cooled pie covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
To freeze pecan pie, wrap in 2 layers of plastic wrap and a layer of aluminum foil up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 469kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 337mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 27g