Enjoy Paula Deenโs Pecan Pie with a rich, buttery filling and crunchy pecans on a flaky crust. Perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or any sweet craving.
Paula Deenโs Pecan Pie brings together the perfect combination of sweet, nutty filling and a buttery, flaky crust. The pecans toast beautifully as the pie bakes, creating a crunchy texture that contrasts with the smooth, caramel-like center.
Itโs a comforting, indulgent dessert thatโs ideal for holiday tables or any special occasion. Serve this with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate treat.
If you enjoy Paula Deen recipes, also try Paula Deen Banana Pudding, Paula Deen Pumpkin Bars and Paula Deen Ooey Gooey Butter Cake.
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Why We Love This Recipe
- Classic Southern flavor โ A timeless dessert with sweet, nutty, and buttery notes.
- Perfect texture contrast โ Crunchy toasted pecans paired with a smooth, gooey filling.
- Impressive but easy โ Looks like a showstopper while being straightforward to bake.
- Versatile dessert โ Ideal for holidays, family gatherings, or anytime you crave a rich, comforting treat.
Ingredients
Pie Filling
- Pecan Halves โ Use halves for a classic look and texture instead of chopped pecans.
- Pre-Baked Pie Crust โ Store-bought or 3 Ingredient Pie Crust Recipe works perfectly.
- Light Corn Syrup โ Creates a rich, smooth, and gooey filling.
- Brown Sugar โ Adds deep sweetness; Homemade Brown Sugar Recipe can also be used.
- Eggs โ Large eggs help bind the filling and give it structure.
- Vanilla Extract โ Pure vanilla enhances the warm, nutty flavors.
- Ground Cinnamon โ Optional, adjust to taste for added warmth and spice.
- Butter โ Melted butter enriches the filling and adds a silky texture.
Cinnamon Pecan Caramel
- Brown Sugar. The Best Brown Sugar Substitutes.
- Heavy Cream. Don’t substitute this because the heavy cream makes it so rich.
- Chopped Pecans. More pecans on top give this pie so much decadent flavor.
Find the complete list of ingredients at the bottom of the page.
Step By Step Instructions
- Step 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2. Layer the pecan halves in the unbaked pie shell.
Step 3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon and melted unsalted butter. Pour over the pecans.
Step 4. Bake the pie. Then remove from the oven and cool completely.
Step 5. Make the caramel topping. Add all the ingredients to a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat and whisk together until the sugar is dissolved.
- Step 6. Top with caramel. Drizzle the caramel sauce over the cooled pie. It will soak into the pie and taste so delicious.
- Step 7. Slice and enjoy the pie. Then itโs ready to serve and enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
Vanilla Ice Cream, Caramel Sauce and whipped cream taste great with the pie. Choose one topping or all of them!
Storage
Room temperature โ Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Refrigeration โ Keep the pie in the fridge, covered tightly with plastic wrap or foil, for up to 4โ5 days.
Freezing โ Pecan pie can be frozen for up to 2 months. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil before freezing. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
Avoid soggy crust โ Always store the pie in a way that minimizes moisture exposure to keep the crust crisp.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is delicious either way. Pecan Pie is wonderful served warm or cold.
It lasts up to 4 days in the fridge as long as you store it properly. Anything past that and it will start to dry out.
If you notice the pie crust getting too brown before the filling is cooked, cover with aluminum foil or a pie shield.
Add the topping once the pie has cooled. Don’t pour it on the pie as soon as it comes out of the oven.
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Paula Deen Pecan Pie
Ingredients
For the Pie:
- 1 1/4 cup Pecan Halves
- 1 Pre-Baked Pie Crust
- 1 cup Light Corn Syrup
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 3 Large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 6 Tablespoons Butter melted
For the Cinnamon Pecan Caramel:
- 4 Tablespoons Butter
- 2 cups Brown Sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Chopped Pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Pour the pecan halves in the pie crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon and melted butter.
- Pour this mixture over the pecans in the crust.
- Bake for 30 minutes.ย Remove from the oven and cool completely.
- For the Cinnamon Pecan Caramel:
- Add all the ingredients to a medium saucepan.
- Heat over medium heat and whisk together until the sugar is dissolved.
- Drizzle the caramel sauce over the cooled pie.
- Then itโs ready to serve and enjoy!
