This rich, gorgeous and succulent pie is made by combining a creamy simmered meringue with the heavy cream, molasses, light brown sugar, maple syrup, and egg yolks, then pour the mixture over pecans scattered on a pie shell. It is a drop-dead simple, yet classic pie recipe. And, one of my personal favorites. Smart Recipes, American Recipes, Eggs Recipes, Recipes Eggs American Classic Pecan Pie Classic Pecan Pie Recipe | CHEFBear.net PT1H20M Serves 8 1 N/A Store-Bought Deep Dish Pie Shell 1 Cup Maple Syrup 1 Cup Packed Light Brown Sugar 1 Tablespoon Molasses 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter 1/2 Teaspoon Salt 6 Large Egg Yolks 1 1/2 Cups Pecans Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Arrange a rack in the lowest position of oven. In a saucepan, combine the maple syrup, brown sugar, molasses and cream over medium heat and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and keep aside to cool for another 5 minutes. Stir in the butter and salt to the cream mixture and stir well. Add egg yolks and beat until well combined. Meanwhile, arrange the toasted pecans in the pie shell, and pour syrup on top. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes (about an hour if your crust is frozen). Allow the pie to cool on a wire rack for at least one hour before serving.

Classic Pecan Pie

Classic Pecan Pie Recipe


This rich, gorgeous and succulent pie is made by combining a creamy simmered meringue with the heavy cream, molasses, light brown sugar, maple syrup, and egg yolks, then pour the mixture over pecans scattered on a pie shell. It is a drop-dead simple, yet classic pie recipe. And, one of my personal favorites.

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Recipe Information

Flavor Profile

American

Protein

Eggs

Category

Desserts

Serves

8

Total Time

1 Hour 20 Minutes

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Ingredients

      • 1 Store-Bought Deep Dish Pie Shell (9 Inch)
      • 1 Cup Maple Syrup
      • 1 Cup Packed Light Brown Sugar
      • 1 Tablespoon Molasses
      • 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
      • 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter (Cubed)
      • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
      • 6 Large Egg Yolks (Beaten Lightly)
      • 1 1/2 Cups Pecans (Toasted & Chopped)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Arrange a rack in the lowest position of oven.
  2. In a saucepan, combine the maple syrup, brown sugar, molasses and cream over medium heat and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and keep aside to cool for another 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the butter and salt to the cream mixture and stir well. Add egg yolks and beat until well combined.
  4. Meanwhile, arrange the toasted pecans in the pie shell, and pour syrup on top. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes (about an hour if your crust is frozen).
  5. Allow the pie to cool on a wire rack for at least one hour before serving.



Nutrition & Cost Facts

Calories

625 kcal

Carbs

72 g

Fat

36 g

Protein

5 g

Cost Per Serving

$2.34

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