Top Rated Pecan Pie
🕒 Cook Time: 45 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
🥧 Recipe Yield: 1 pie
📖 Description: This is a very smooth center pecan pie, a delightful creation that melts in your mouth, sourced from the renowned Fireman’s Firehouse Cookbook. It’s a true beauty of a pie, perfect for any occasion.
🍽️ Recipe Category: Pie
🔍 Keywords: Dessert, Fruit, Nuts, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
📋 Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 – 1 | Margarine |
| 2 | Light brown sugar |
| 3 | Eggs |
| 1 | Salt |
| 1/4 | Vanilla |
| 1/2 | Pecans |
| 1 1/2 | Pie shell |
📝 Instructions:
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In a saucepan, melt margarine with brown sugar until smooth and well combined.
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Add in the eggs, salt, and vanilla extract, stirring until the mixture is thoroughly blended.
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Stir in the pecans, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
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Pour the prepared mixture into an unbaked pie shell, spreading it out evenly.
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
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Place the filled pie shell into the preheated oven and bake for approximately 45 minutes, or until the pie is set and golden brown on top.
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Once baked, remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool before slicing and serving.
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Optionally, serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
This top-rated pecan pie recipe promises a decadent dessert experience that’s sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more. Enjoy the rich, buttery flavor of the pecan filling, perfectly complemented by the flaky pie crust. Whether it’s for a holiday celebration or a cozy weeknight treat, this pie is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
