Pecan pie - Joy of cooking (Matt version)

Family favorite! 3-4 hours minimum Prep pie crust days before to expedite. Store bought refrigerated pie crust is ok too, just not preferred. Can make ahead of time. Overheating will cause cracking so pull out of oven right when set like gelatin.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Make pie crust (if homemade) or purchase. 1+ days advance. Need at least 30 mins chilling of dough before rolling out.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees (not 375 of original recipe)

Step 3

Prepare pie pan with crust , glaze with egg yolk

Step 4

Toast pecans for 6-10 mins on baking sheet (tossing and stirring occasionally til fragrant and golden)

Step 5

Whisk until blended: 3 eggs, sugar, corn syrup, butter, vanilla and salt

Step 6

Warm pie crust in the oven until hot to the touch

Step 7

Pour in filling

Step 8

Bake at 350 for 60 mins Edges firm, center seems set but quiver like gelatin when the pan is nudged.

Step 9

Let cool on rack for 1.5 hours minimum. Serve warm or room temp.