Utterly Deadly Southern Pecan Pie

PCrocker's Note:

The secret to this rich pie is cooking the sugar and corn syrup first. It is definitely not diet food! I bake this pie for 45 minutes according to my oven but you may need to bake longer.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 ½ cups corn syrup (I use 1/2 dark and 1/2 light)
• 4 eggs
• ¼ cup butter
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
• 1 ½ cups pecans , coarsely broken
• 1 unbaked deep dish pie shell

Directions:

1. In saucepan boil sugar and corn syrup together for 2 to 3 minutes; set aside to cool slightly.
2. In large bowl beat eggs lightly and very slowly pour the syrup mixture into the eggs, stirring constantly.
3. At this point I like to strain the mixture to make sure it's smooth and lump free.
4. Stir in butter, vanilla, and pecans and pour into crust.
5. Bake in a 350°F oven for about 45 to 60 minutes or until set.

Reviews

[Lobstr89]

I've been making pecan pie for the holidays for about 35 years. I decided to give this one a try prior to the holidays (would hate to disappoint at Thanksgiving or Christmas). This has become my new pecan pie recipe! I love the gooey-ness of the filling. The smaller the pie plate, the thicker the filling (obviously) which makes it richer!! Amazing what a difference dissolving the sugar makes. Try it, you'll love it...

[nmj]

Best pecan pie ever! Everyone loved this. I used a regular crust to make this, not a deep dish and it came out perfect.

[kellychris]

This is the 1st pecan pie that anyone in my immediate family has been able to cook in 40 years. It is delicious and easy. LOVED BY ALL! I am now the official "pecan pie maker" for the holidays!! Thank You so much!!!