Pecan pie is a Southern tradition. We make these things for every occasion, from Christmas to summer cookouts. If you don’t have one, you really need a great pecan pie recipe, and I have just the one for you.

Not only is this one scrumptious, it’s pretty easy to bake. And you don’t have to know how to make a great homemade pie crust. You can use one that you find in the store.

You’ll need about 10 minutes to get this pie ready for the oven and then it has to bake for almost an hour. If you have ever made pecan pie before, you have probably used corn syrup as the base.

This one uses sugar and honey, which gives it a really unique and really delicious flavor. Top it off with some vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, and your family will love it! If you don’t happen to have any whipped cream on hand, just follow this quick and easy recipe for homemade whipped cream.

Pecan pie is one of my favorites and there are so many ways that you can make this one unique. Add a few chocolate chips for a great twist on this southern classic. Or, just follow the recipe completely.

Your family is going to love it either way. If you really love homemade pies, you need to also check out this homemade blueberry pie recipe. Don’t worry if you’re not typically a pie baker. This pecan pie is so easy that anyone can make it.

Start with a homemade or store-bought deep-dish pie crust.

Mix other ingredients and add pecans for filling.

Add mixture to pie crust and bake for 50 minutes.

Enjoy this delicious homemade pie plain, or add your favorite ice cream or whipped topping.

Yield: 8 servings

Scrumptious Pecan Pie Recipe

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Pecan pie is a southern tradition. We make these things for every occasion from Christmas to summer cookouts. If you don’t have one, you really do need a great pecan pie recipe and I have just the one for you.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

• 1 pie crust (22 cm/8 inches)
• 1 ½ cup of pecans
• ⅔ cup of sugar
• ⅔ cup of honey
• 3 eggs
• ⅓ cup of butter
• 1 tsp. of vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 320 F (160 C).
2. Put butter, sugar and honey in a small pot. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring, until sugar melts completely. Set aside to cool slightly.
3. Beat eggs with salt and vanilla. Add the sugar mixture in and whisk to combine.
4. Mix pecans into the filling and pour into frozen pie crust.
5. Cook for 50 minutes, remove from the oven and let cool completely.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8 Servings

Serving Size:

One 5 oz (140 g) slice
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 415Total Fat: 19.4gSaturated Fat: 7.2gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 269mgCarbohydrates: 60.2gFiber: 0.9gSugar: 51.7gProtein: 3.9g