Southern Pecan Pie

YaYa’s Southern Pecan Pie

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Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 2/3 cup sugar
• Dash salt
• 1 cup dark corn syrup
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 1 cup pecans
• Deep dish 9” pie crust unbaked

Instructions

• Beat eggs with sugar, salt, dark corn syrup, and butter.
• Add 1 cup pecans.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes in unbaked pie shell.

Yaya’s Tips for Success

This pie is all about texture, and a few little touches make all the difference:

• Use room temperature eggs for smoother mixing.
• Toast the pecans lightly before stirring them in for extra flavor.
• Place the pie on a baking sheet just in case it bubbles over.
• Let the pie cool for several hours to ensure it sets well. I usually make it the night before!

Yaya’s Customization Ideas

We’ve made this basic recipe more ways than I can count over the years. If you like a little twist:

• Stir in a tablespoon of bourbon or a splash of vanilla extract to deepen the flavor.
• Use half light corn syrup and half dark for a milder taste.
• Add chocolate chips for a chocolate pecan pie variation.

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