Pecan Pie
One of the hallmarks of traditional American cuisine is the classic pecan pie. It consists of a thin pastry crust that is topped with a mixture of eggs, butter, flour, a sweetener such as brown sugar, syrup, or molasses, and a handful of halved or chopped pecans.
When baked, pecan pie should have the consistency of a thick, silky custard with a pronounced caramel taste. When it initially appeared in written form at the end of the 19th century, it was mostly associated with the American South, but today it represents an authentic American dessert, traditionally prepared on Thanksgiving Day.
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Recipe variations
Classic Pecan Pie
READY IN 3h 5minThe classic and traditional pecan pie will have a filling of butter, eggs, corn syrup, and pecans. This one is not only traditional but also a no-brainer. You simply pour the filling into the store-bought pie crust. Once the pie has cooled, it's ready for serving.
Bourbon Pecan Pie
READY IN 4hA bourbon-spiked filling is the key feature of this pecan pie recipe, which also gives instructions on how to make the pie crust from scratch.
Pecan Pie Authentic recipe
The classic and traditional pecan pie will have a filling of butter, eggs, corn syrup, and pecans. This one is not only traditional but also a no-brainer. You simply pour the filling into the store-bought pie crust. Once the pie has cooled, it's ready for serving.
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