Classic Texas Pecan Pie is rich, buttery, and loaded with toasted pecans in a gooey filling baked in a flaky crust. A Southern favorite perfect for Thanksgiving or any holiday table.
Texas Pecan Pie is a true Southern classic, known for its rich, buttery filling and generous layer of toasted pecans baked in a golden, flaky crust. This traditional dessert is simple yet indulgent, making it a staple for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and family gatherings year-round.
With its gooey center, nutty crunch, and irresistible sweetness, Texas pecan pie is a timeless recipe that never goes out of style. If you love Texas sized desserts, Texas Sheet Cake is another luscious recipe to try.
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.
Also try Butternut Squash Pie Recipe, Salted Caramel Apple Pie Recipe and Sweet Potato Pie Recipe.
What's in this post: Texas Pecan Pie
Why We Love This
- Classic Southern flavor. Rich, buttery filling with a generous layer of toasted pecans for anything but an ordinary pie.
- Perfectly sweet and nutty. Balances gooey caramel-like filling with the crunch of pecans.
- Great for gatherings. A show-stopping dessert for Thanksgiving, holidays, or family meals.
- Make-ahead friendly. Can be baked a day in advance and stored, making entertaining easier.
- Simple yet impressive. Uses straightforward ingredients but delivers a dessert that looks and tastes amazing.
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, but you don’t have to be Texans to enjoy.
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.
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Step By Step Instructions
- 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 bowl. 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!
Pro Tips
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. Fresh pecans and good-quality butter make a big difference in flavor and texture. Avoid stale nuts or low-quality ingredients for the best results.
- Don’t overbake. The filling should be set but still slightly gooey, and the pecans on top should stay golden, not burnt. Keep an eye on the pie during the last few minutes of baking.
- Cool before slicing. Let the pie cool completely to room temperature before cutting. This ensures clean, neat slices that hold their shape.
- Protect the crust. If the edges of the pie shell brown too quickly, cover them with foil to prevent burning while the filling finishes baking.
- Room temperature ingredients. Using room temperature eggs and butter helps the filling mix evenly and bake uniformly.
Storage
Room Temperature: Store the pie covered loosely with foil or plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Refrigerator: Keep in the fridge for up to 4–5 days in an airtight container or wrapped tightly. This helps maintain the filling’s texture and keeps the pecans fresh.
Freezer: Texas pecan pie can be frozen for up to 2 months. Wrap the pie tightly in plastic wrap and then in foil. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving. Learn how to freeze pecan pies.
Serving Tip: Let refrigerated or frozen pies come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before slicing for clean, even pieces.
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
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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!
