Pecan Pie Recipe For Thanksgiving

Dessert can be nearly as important as the main course for Thanksgiving feasts. And with so many options to choose from, it’s hard to decide whether to stick with the classics or try something new. So we’ve pulled the best traditional and unusual pie recipes from our Recipe Finder for your consideration:Using whole pecans halves make a big difference in this pie. It is possible to use chopped pecans, but whole pecan halves make for a beautiful presentation and are nicer to bite into.

Ingredients:

Dough for 1 (9-inch) pie crust
3 eggs
1 cup dark corn syrup
2/3 cup dark brown sugar
5 Tbsp butter, melted and cooled to room temp.
1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract
2 cups pecan halves
Unsweetened whipped cream for serving (optional)

Instructions:

1. Drape the dough into the plate, leaving about an inch overhang. Decoratively crimp edges.



2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.



3. Beat eggs just until yolks and whites are well-mixed. Add syrup, brown sugar, room temperature melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix well. Gently stir in the pecans, taking care not to break them. Pour into pie shell.



4. Bake 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees. Bake 20-25 minutes more, or until just set. The interior should no longer be syrupy, and a knife inserted into center will come out clean.



5. Remove from oven and let cool. Serve slightly warm, topped with unsweetened whipped cream if desired. Serves 6.