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Southern Pecan Pie

Born in the South but enjoyed everywhere, this classic recipe uses the deep, rich sweetness of Domino® Light Brown Sugar to bring out the nutty flavor of pecans.

Servings
  • Prepared pastry for one-crust 9-inch pie Prepared pastry for one-crust 9-inch pie
  • 4 eggs 4 eggs
  • Domino® Light Brown Sugar 1 (1 lb.) package (approx. 2 1/4 cups) 1 (1 lb.) package (approx. 2 1/4 cups) Domino® Light Brown Sugar
  • 3/4 cup water 3/4 cup water
  • 2 cups pecan halves 2 cups pecan halves
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, softened 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 9-inch pie pan with pastry; trim and flute edges.

Step 2

Beat eggs in a small bowl until frothy; set aside.

Step 3

Combine sugar and water in 2-quart heavy saucepan. Place over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Bring to a full rolling boil; cook for 3 minutes. Slowly pour small amount into eggs, whisking constantly. Then continue to pour syrup and whisk until all syrup is added.

Step 4

Add pecans, butter and vanilla to mixture. Pour filling into prepared pie pan.

Step 5

Bake 45 to 50 minutes, or until set. Cool.

Chef's Tip

For a bottom crust that's nicely browned, use a glass or dull metal pie plate. The shinier the pie plate, the longer the crust takes to bake and the more likely the bottom pastry crust will be soggy.

To make Walnut Pie or Almond Pie, substitute walnut halves or whole toasted almonds for pecans.