Pecan Pie

Ingredients

• 1 single pie crust click for recipe
• 3 eggs at room temperature
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
• 1 ½ cups pecans 1 cup chopped, and ½ cup left whole

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs.
3. Add in granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, vanilla extract, corn syrup, and melted butter. Whisk until well combined.
4. Gently transfer the unbaked pie crust to a 9-inch pie dish. Fold the edge under and crimp it. Use a fork to prick holes in the bottom of the pie crust.
5. Spread chopped pecans evenly over the bottom of the pie crust.
6. Pour the filling over the pecans. Slowly the pecans will rise to the surface.
7. Arrange the whole pecans in concentric circles over the wet mixture in a decorative way.
8. Cover the pie with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, uncover and continue baking until the filling is completely set in the center, about 25-30 minutes.
9. Once done, place the pie dish on a wire rack and allow the pie to rest for at least two hours before slicing.
10. Serve the pecan pie with whipped cream on top.