Light Southern Pecan Pie

Prep: 10 min Cook: 35 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A rich, buttery pecan pie with a sweet, syrupy filling and crunchy pecan topping, perfect for holiday gatherings and dessert lovers seeking classic Southern flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 9-inch unbaked pie shell

Instructions

  1. Cream the butter; gradually add brown sugar and cream, mixing well.
  2. Blend in syrup and vanilla thoroughly.
  3. Add eggs and chopped pecans.
  4. Pour the filling into the unbaked pie shell.
  5. Bake at 450°F for 10 minutes.
  6. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 25 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

794 kcal 40% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.3g 13% DV
Total Fat 47.8g 61% DV
Carbs 75.8g 28% DV
Fiber 3.4g 12% DV
Sugar 47.6g 95% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 179.3mg 8% DV
Potassium 360mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 146.5mg 49% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 21.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 120.3mg 9% DV
Iron 1.6mg 9% DV
Contains Milk Egg Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % 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).

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