Pecan Pie

Pecan Pie: A Classic Southern Dessert of Sweet Simplicity

Pecan pie is one of America’s most beloved desserts — rich, nutty, and irresistibly sweet. With its buttery, flaky crust and gooey caramel-like filling topped with toasted pecans, this classic Southern treat is a must for holidays, gatherings, or whenever you crave a comforting slice of tradition. Below is a detailed, step-by-step guide to making a perfect pecan pie from scratch.

Ingredients

For the crust (homemade pie crust):

• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
• 3–4 tablespoons ice water

For the filling:

• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 3 large eggs
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups pecan halves

Step 1: Prepare the Pie Crust

1. Mix dry ingredients:
   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
2. Cut in butter:
   Add the chilled butter cubes and use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work it into the flour until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter.
3. Add ice water:
   Gradually add one tablespoon of ice water at a time, mixing gently after each addition, until the dough just starts to come together.
4. Shape and chill:
   Gather the dough into a ball, flatten it into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This step helps relax the gluten and keep the crust flaky.

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