Pecan Pie

Pecan pie has to be my favourite of all pies. Let’s face it, pecans are the best nuts you can eat—side eye to anyone who disagrees. There’s something heavenly about the combination of buttery pastry, a sugary, syrupy filling, and toasty pecans. It’s even better with a large scoop of ice cream on top. While I often crave this pie during winter, it’s perfect all year round.

Pecan Pie
Pecan Pie

Serves 12

Hands-on Time (inc. chilling) 1 hour 10 minutes

Baking Time 55 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 1 portion sweet rich shortcrust pastry

  • 250g pecans

  • 85g unsalted butter

  • 175g caster sugar

  • 150g golden syrup

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1/2 tsp fine salt

  • 2 large eggs

Equipment

  • Rolling pin

  • 20cm loose-bottomed flan tin

  • Sharp knife

  • Baking sheet

  • Baking parchment

  • Baking beads

  • Chopping board

  • Knife

  • Large saucepan

  • Spatula

  • Foil

Method

1. Prepare the Pastry

  • Roll out the pastry between clingfilm into a circle large enough to line the flan tin.

  • Press the pastry into the tin, trim the edges, and chill for at least 60 minutes.

2. Blind Bake the Pastry

  • Preheat the oven to 190°C/170°C (fan)/375°F/Gas Mark 5. Place a baking sheet in the oven to heat.

  • Line the pastry case with parchment and fill with baking beads.

  • Blind bake for 10 minutes. Remove the beads and bake for another 5 minutes.

3. Make the Filling

  • Roughly chop 200g pecans (reserve 50g for decoration if desired).

  • In a saucepan, melt butter, sugar, golden syrup, vanilla, and salt over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in the eggs.

  • Add the chopped pecans and stir to combine.

4. Assemble and Bake

  • Pour the filling into the pastry case. Decorate with the reserved pecans if using.

  • Bake on the hot baking sheet for 10 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 170°C/150°C (fan)/325°F/Gas Mark 3 and bake for another 30 minutes.

  • If the pecans start to brown too much, cover the pie loosely with foil after 20 minutes.

5. Cool and Serve

  • Let the pie cool slightly before serving.

Enjoy!

Pecan Pie
Pecan Pie