5 Cup Pecan Pie 🥧
Description: Don’t like overly sweet pecan pies? Then you’ll love this one! It’s packed with nuts and just enough filling to bind them together, offering a delightful change of pace that’s incredibly decadent. Inspired by a pecan pie from a local Creole restaurant near Washington DC, this recipe promises a nutty delight perfect for any occasion.
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 Pie
- Recipe Category: Pie
- Keywords: Dessert, Fruit, Nuts, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Oven, Small Appliance, < 4 Hours
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 5 1/2 | Pecan halves |
| 3 | Flour |
| 12 | Unsalted butter |
| 1 | Light brown sugar |
| 3/4 | Light corn syrup |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 4 | Light corn syrup (yes, again!) |
| 2 | Vanilla extract |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 996.7
- Fat Content: 76.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 17.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 138.8mg
- Sodium Content: 185.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 78g
- Fiber Content: 7.4g
- Sugar Content: 39.7g
- Protein Content: 11.3g
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Toast Pecans: Spread 1/2 cup of the pecans on a baking sheet and toast them in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned and fragrant. Let them cool completely.
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Prepare Pecan Paste: Place the roasted pecans in a food processor and process until smooth and buttery. Add the flour and pulse until well incorporated. Scrape the mixture into a large bowl and set aside.
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Brown the Butter: In a small saucepan, heat the unsalted butter over medium-high heat until it starts to foam and turns a light brown color. Remove from heat and set aside.
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Mix the Filling: Add the light brown sugar, light corn syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, and browned butter to the nut paste. Stir until the mixture is well blended.
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Fold in Pecans: Gently fold in the remaining 5 cups of pecan halves until they are evenly distributed in the filling.
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Assemble and Bake: Pour the filling into a pre-baked pie shell. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the filling is slightly puffed and the crust is golden brown.
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Cool and Serve: Transfer the pie to a wire rack to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.
This 5 Cup Pecan Pie recipe offers a delightful balance of nuttiness and sweetness, making it a perfect dessert for holiday gatherings or any special occasion. Enjoy the rich flavors and crunchy texture of this decadent pie!
