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This sweet and nutty Paula Deen Pecan Pie is the perfect Thanksgiving dessert. The pecan pie filling is made from scratched and amazing topped with whipped cream.
Why You’ll Love this Paula Deen Pecan Pie!
If you are anything like my family, we make all the pies for our holiday dinner. We always have an salted caramel apple pie, pumpkin pie and a chocolate pie. My mom always makes the best pie and desserts. We look forward to it every year.
If you love making Homemade Pies as much as we do, make sure to add this Pecan Pie to the list. Try these other delicious pie recipes – Brownie Pie Recipe, Strawberry Pie Recipe, Easy Pecan Pie Bars Recipe, and Cinnamon Pie Recipe. For another delicious Paula Deen copycat recipe try this Paula Deen Ooey Gooey Butter Cake or Paula Deen Pumpkin Bars.
This Paula Deen Pecan Pie is the perfect southern pie and is filled with made from scratch pie filling. It is rich and decadent and we love serving topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
- Pecan Halves – Make sure using fresh pecans
- Pre-Baked Pie Crust – This recipe starts with a prebaked pie but you can easily prepare this pecan pie with a homemade pie crust. This crust is made with only 3 ingredients but is full of flavor.
- Light Corn Syrup – Binds the ingredients together
- Brown Sugar – Learn How to Make Brown Sugar
- Large Eggs – Use the whole eggs
- Vanilla Extract – We recommend using pure vanilla extract
- Ground Cinnamon – Adds warm flavor
- Butter – We used unsalted butter
For the Cinnamon Pecan Caramel
- Butter – Use unsalted butter
- Brown Sugar – If you are out, see The Best Brown Sugar Substitutes
- Ground Cinnamon – Adds warm flavor
- Heavy Cream – Gives it a creamy base
- Chopped Pecans – Adds to the crunchy texture
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How to Make Paula Deen Pecan Pie
Step 1 – Pour the pecan halves in the pie crust.
Step 2 – In a medium bowl, whisk together corn syrup and brown sugar. Then add in large beaten eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon and melted butter.
Step 3 – Pour mixture over the pecans in the crust.
Step 4 – Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
How to Make Cinnamon Pecan Caramel Topping
Step 1 – Heat Ingredients – Add all the ingredients to a medium saucepan.
Step 2 – Continue Heating – Heat over medium heat and whisk together until the sugar is dissolved.
Step 3 – Drizzle over pie – Drizzle the caramel sauce over the cooled pie.
Step 4 – Serve – Then it’s ready to serve and enjoy.
Paula Deen Pecan Pie
Ingredients
For the Pie:
- 1 ¼ cup Pecan Halves
- 1 Pre-Baked Pie Crust
- 1 cup Light Corn Syrup
- ½ cup Brown Sugar
- 3 Large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 6 Tablespoons Butter melted
For the Cinnamon Pecan Caramel:
- 4 Tablespoons Butter
- 2 cups Brown Sugar
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- ½ cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Chopped Pecans
Instructions
For the Pie:
- 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. 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 it’s ready to serve and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Recipe Tips
- Unbaked Pie Shell – This recipe is best made in a baked pie shell. Prepare the pie shell ahead of time so it is ready for your pecan pie filling.
- Combining Ingredients – Layer the pecans in the crust and then topped with combined ingredients. Once you pour the mixed ingredients, there is no need to stir with the pecans. Everything bakes easily in the crust.
- Cool Completely – Before adding the cinnamon drizzle, make sure the pie has cooled completely.
- Glass Pie Dish – We recommend using a glass pie dish when baking this pie. It is helpful to know when you pie crust is golden brown.
- Crust Edges – If the pie crust is browning to early. You can cover the edges with foil to allow the center to finish cooking.
Variations Ideas
- Crust – Feel free to make your own crust or use a store bought pie shell. Both are delicious with the pecan pie recipe.
- Corn Syrup – If you are out of corn syrup, you can substitute with honey, pure maple syrup or agave.
- Serving Pie – Serve the pie with vanilla ice cream or topped with cool whip.
Recipe FAQ’s
Refrigerate the leftovers, covered for up to 4 days. If you want to serve this pie warm after being refrigerated, it is easy to do.
Simply place the pie back in the oven for about 10 minutes at 350 degrees. This allows it to warm and perfect served with a dollop of ice cream.
You will know that your pie is finished cooking if the pie center has puffed up. The center maybe a little jiggly but edges are set. The pie will set more as it cools to room temperature.
Pecan pie freezes great and it is perfect to make ahead of time. If you are already preparing one, go ahead and double the recipe for a last minute dessert.
Once your pie has cooled to room temperature, cover with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Then place in a freezer safe bag and freeze. If stored properly the pie will stay fresh for up to 3 months.
When you are ready to serve, allow to thaw overnight in the fridge.
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