5 Cup Pecan Pie
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Spread 1/2 cup of the pecans on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly browned and fragrant.
- Let cool completely.
- Place the roasted nuts in a food processor and process until smooth and buttery.
- Add the flour and pulse until incorporated.
- Scrape into a large bowl and set aside.
- Heat the butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until it starts to foam and turns a light brown.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- Add the brown sugar, corn syrup, eggs, vanilla, and browned butter to the nut paste and stir until well blended.
- Fold in the remaining 5 cups pecans.
- Pour the filling into the pre-baked pie shell.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the filling is slightly puffed and the crust is golden brown.
- Transfer to a rack to cool.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
610
kcal
31% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).