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Pouring dark corn syrup into the Southern Pecan Pie filling bowl.

Southern Pecan Pie

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 9- inch pie crust
  • 2 1/2 cups pecan halves divided
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup dark corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted and cooled
  • 1 tablespoon bourbon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9-inch pie pan with your crust.
  2. Place the crust in the freezer to chill while you prepare the filling.
  3. Coarsely chop 1 1/4 cups of the pecans and set them aside.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined.
  5. Add the dark and light corn syrups, melted butter, bourbon, vanilla, and salt to the bowl.
  6. Stir the chopped pecans into the egg mixture and pour the filling into the chilled crust.
  7. Arrange the remaining whole pecan halves decoratively over the top of the pie.
  8. Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake for 50-55 minutes until the center is set.
  9. Cool the pie completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.