Texas Pecan Pie has a luscious and gooey filling baked to perfection. It is even better topped with ice cream or whipped cream.
Texas Pecan Pie is a rich and delicious dessert that is perfect for holidays, potlucks and occasions all year round. Pecan Pie is the perfect Southern dessert and actually the state pie of Texas.
If you love Texas sized desserts, this Texas Sheet Cake is another luscious recipe to try that isn’t your ordinary pie. For even more pie recipes for all occasions, try some of these easy Easy Texas Desserts popular in the lone star state. We also love Texas Sheet Cake Bites.
Skip the bakery and make this fabulous pie at home. Try 52 Pecan Dessert along with Pecan Pie Cookies. I also make Mincemeat Pie for a great dessert along with 32 Christmas Pie Recipes.
What's in this post: Texas Pecan Pie
Why is Texas Known For Pecan Pie?
The pecan tree is native to Texas. It is the state tree and prevalent all over the state. Fresh Texas pecans make the best desserts.
Ingredients
- Pie Crust. Unbaked pie crust.
- Eggs. Use room temperature large eggs.
- Light Corn Syrup. This gives the pie filling its delicious texture.
- Vanilla Extract. I always use pure vanilla extract.
- Milk. You can use the type of milk you prefer but I use whole milk.
- All Purpose Flour. Make sure you are using all purpose and not self-rising flour.
- Butter. The butter needs to be melted.
- Pecans. This recipe calls for pecan halves.
Scroll to the bottom for the full list of ingredients and recipe in the recipe card.
How to Make a Texas Pecan Pie
- Step 1. Preheat the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2. Combine the sugar and corn syrup mixture. Mix together the granulated sugar, karo syrup, eggs and vanilla extract until combined in a saucepan. Stir in the milk, flour and melted butter.
Step 3. Fold in the pecans. Gently stir in the pecans.
Step 4. Spread the mixture into the pie crust. Pour the mixture into the piecrust.
Step 5. Bake the pie. Bake for 45-50 minutes. The pie needs to be set and a knife inserted until the center of the pie comes out clean. Cool the pie completely on a wire rack and then it’s ready to serve and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Fresh ingredients. The better quality of the ingredients, the better the pie will be. You do not want to use stale pecans or the pie won’t taste as good.
- Don’t overcook the pie. You want the filling to be set but gooey and not dry. You also do not want the pecans on top to burn.
- Allow the pie to cool before slicing. You will get clean slices that look pretty and hold up well if you allow it to cool.
- Cover the pie if it starts to brown. If you notice the pie shell browning too much before the pie has finished cooking, cover it with foil.
Storage
Refrigerate the leftovers for up to 4 days. You can also freeze the pie. Allow the pie to completely cool and wrap in plastic wrap and foil.
Freeze up to 2 to 3 months. Learn how to freeze pecan pies.
FAQs
Make the pie in advance if desired. You can store it in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze the pie up to 3 months. Allow to thaw and serve.
This is a great way to save time around the holidays.
We used a store bought pie crust, but feel free to make a Homemade Pie with this simple recipe. You only need 3 ingredients to make a delicious, flaky pie dough at home.
More Delicious Pecan Pie Recipes
- Sweet Potato Pecan Pie
- Paula Deen Pecan Pie Recipe
- Butterscotch Pecan Pie
- Crockpot Pecan Pie
- Chocolate Pecan Pie
- Pecan Pie Brownies
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Texas Pecan Pie
Ingredients
- 1 9- Inch Unbaked Pie Crust
- 3 Large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Light Corn Syrup
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 2 Tablespoons Milk
- 2 Tablespoons All Purpose Flour
- 4 Tablespoons Butter melted
- 1 cup Pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Mix together the granulated sugar, corn syrup, eggs and vanilla extract until combined. Stir in the milk, flour and melted butter.
- Gently stir in the pecans.
- Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until the pie is set and a knife inserted until the center of the pie comes out clean.
- Cool the pie completely on a wire rack and then it’s ready to serve and enjoy!
