Easy Pecan Pie

Here’s a quick look at what you’ll need to make this pecan pie recipe. Be sure to scroll down to the recipe card for ingredient amounts.

Corn syrup. You can use either light or dark corn syrup for this recipe. If you would prefer an alternate to corn syrup you can sub in light molasses, honey, or maple syrup.

Large eggs

Sugar. I use granulated sugar in my recipe, as it produces the most classic version of pecan pie with a subtle sweetness, but you can also use light brown sugar as well for a slightly deeper flavor.

Melted butter

Vanilla extract

A pinch of kosher salt. I really like the addition of a little salt in my pecan pie recipe. It enhances the flavor of the nuts, as well as pairs with the sweet filling.

Chopped pecans. I don’t worry about decorating the top of my pecan pie with whole pecans or pecan halves. While it looks pretty, I prefer all the pecans in a uniform size for each bite!

Pie crust. You can use a frozen pie crust, a store bought rolled pie dough, or my homemade all butter pie crust.

Do I Have to Make My Own Pie Crust?

You can certainly make your own pie crust, and I have a really great pie crust recipe. But for a time saver, which is great when you’re trying to prepare for a big meal, you can also use a frozen deep dish pie crust, or even the rolled up crusts. I love taking any short cuts I can around the holidays, when I have a lot of different dishes to prepare. Trust me, the filling of this pie is the start of the show, so it doesn’t matter too much what kind of crust you use! You can certainly make your own pie crust, and I have a really great pie crust recipe. But for a time saver, which is great when you’re trying to prepare for a big meal, you can also use a frozen deep dish pie crust, or even the rolled up crusts. I love taking any short cuts I can around the holidays, when I have a lot of different dishes to prepare. Trust me, the filling of this pie is the start of the show, so it doesn’t matter too much what kind of crust you use!

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