If you’ve been reading my blog lately, you know that I love Thanksgiving.
I love the focus on being grateful, I love the traditional food and most of all, I love the pies.
In my opinion, Thanksgiving dinner just wouldn’t be complete without pumpkin or pecan pies.
Today, I’m honored to be participating in a Virtual Progressive Thanksgiving Dinner with more than 20 bloggers. Each of us bringing you our very best Thanksgiving dinner recipes, decorations and all of the things that make a Thanksgiving dinner special.
Today, I’m sharing my signature pecan pie recipe.
Yes…it’s my “signature” recipe.
(Kind of like Shelby in “Steel Magnolias” when she says that pink is her signature color)
It became my “signature” dessert several years back when I first start making pecan pie for my husband.
It was his very favorite pie and he always wanted one at Thanksgiving. And, me who believes cooking/baking is a way of showing my love was always happy to oblige.
I tried several recipes and each time he took a bite of a new version he would tell me what he did or did not like about it. It seemed like every recipe was good but was missing that certain something.
So, I continued trying recipes and then began tweaking and perfecting until I landed on just the right combination.
It is rich and delicious and I’ve been making it this way ever since.
It is always a hit with pecan pie lovers and non-pecan pie eaters alike.
I think it’s because I chop my pecans in to small pieces making it easier to eat and less offensive to those who don’t really love nuts (like me). The nuts blend in to the pie a little more so if you love the yummy inside, you’ll love the pecans, too.
Of course, if you love pecans then by all means don’t chop up the nuts! You’ll still love the pie!
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup dark corn syrup
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans (I always chop my pecans because I think the pie is easier to eat & cut this way.)
- Roll out pie crust and fit into a 9-inch pie plate. Fold edges and crimp.
- Whisk together eggs and next 6 ingredients in a saucepan over low heat until well blended. Pour into unbaked pie crust; sprinkle with pecans.
- Bake at 350 degrees on lower rack for 30 minutes or until pie is set.
- **The key to the rich taste of this pie is the use of dark syrup and dark brown sugar. You can substitute these for light, but the you won't get the same rich taste.
If you’re looking for more great recipes and Thanksgiving dinner resources, be sure to visit the folllowing blogs:
November Fourteenth:
Printables -
Worthing Court
Mom 4 Real
Decor -
Just Paint It
Making Lemonade
Centerpieces:
The Everyday Home
Designer’s Sweet Spot
Table Decor and Ideas -
Creating This Life
My Soulful Home
Major Hoff Takes a Wife
Drinks -
Southern Color
Deja Vue Designs
Appetizers -
Our Southern Home
Sweet Pea
November Fifteenth:
Soups -
Town and Country Living
Just Us Four
Salads -
Cedar Hill Farmhouse
Fresh Idea Studio
Main Dishes -
Designed by BH
First Home Love Life
Side Dishes -
All Things Heart and Home
Desserts -
Domestically Speaking
Parting Gifts -
House on the Way
Dukes and Duchesses
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That sounds so delicious … I love pecan pie and I definitely have to try your recipe. Just pinned it.
Thanksgiving wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without pecan pie! Your recipe looks so very good.
I’m totally craving pecans now! Your pie looks delish! Thanks for sharing your recipe
My husband loves pecan pie and I am definitely pinning this recipe! Thanks for sharing your signature pie!
Oh I could Really go for a slice of that right now, Julie! Thanks for sharing your tried-and-true, the recipe “Pecan Perfection”!
Cheers
Wow, this pie looks amazing. My husband loves pecan pie so I will definitely making this for Thanksgiving.
Excited to be part of the virtual dinner with you!
Oh yum! And I’m like you…love Thanksgiving. And the pies. Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!! Pecan Pie is my mother’s favorite and I want to make it for her this Thanksgiving. Perfect timing!
Pecan Pie is my absolute favorite — I’m making this version today after church! Thanks Julie!!
Oh that looks and sounds delicious! Pinned
I really want to try my hand at a pecan pie. Now that I am in Texas, I think it is time. Thanks for the recipe, it looks delicious.
I will have to make this for my hubby! He loves pecan pie. My daughter will have a great time helping with it! ~Christy