Pecan Pie without Corn Syrup

a slice of pecan pie being lifted from a pie plate.

Pecan Pie without Corn Syrup is one of the easiest to make! A buttery, flaky crust is filled with a luscious caramel filling generously studded with toasted pecans. It is a perfect balance of sweet and salty, crisp and gooey, without any need for corn syrup, and is not overly sweet!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword pecan pie, pecan pie no corn syrup, pecan pie recipe without corn syrup, pecan pie without corn syrup

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Servings Servings

Calories 231kcal

Author Maria Doss

Equipment

Pie dish

Ingredients

1 Homemade pie crust click link for recipe
1 ½ cups toasted pecans, divided

Filling

2 eggs, large
½ cup melted unsalted butter (1 stick) not hot
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Prepare homemade pie crust according to recipe instructions. As per instructions, prepare, chill, roll out, and shape into a 9-inch pie plate. Do not bake.
Coarsely chop 1 cup toasted pecans and leave the remaining ½ cup whole.
Evenly spread the chopped pecans into the rolled-out pie crust and place the pie dish in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the pecan pie filling.
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Whisk all the filling ingredients in a large bowl and whisk until very smooth, thick and creamy.
Pour into the prepared pie crust and top with reserved ½ cup whole pecans in a desired pattern.
Place in oven and bake for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F and continue baking for 35 to 45 minutes, until it doesn't jiggle much when you shake it but the center is still soft when you touch it. If your pecans are browning too quickly then cover loosely with foil.
Tip: It will be puffed with cracks and will look extreme, but it will deflate as it cools.
Cool completely allowing the custard to set for atleast 2 to 4 hours. Slice, and serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream ice cream, if desired.

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Notes

Glass pie dish - As I mentioned in my homemade pie crust recipe, glass dishes distribute heat evenly, ensuring that the bottom cooks thoroughly.

Use toasted pecans - It adds a depth of flavor and crunch, like in pecan snowball cookies.

Dark brown sugar - After experimenting with various sweetener options for creating a pecan pie without corn syrup, I found that dark brown sugar is the best choice for achieving the perfect consistency, taste, and sweetness

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