Pecan pie filling

Here’s a classic pecan pie filling—rich, smooth, and perfectly set 🥧

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Pecan Pie Filling

Ingredients

• 1 cup light corn syrup (or dark for deeper flavor)

• ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)

• 3 large eggs

• ¼ cup melted butter (slightly cooled)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ¼ tsp salt

• 2 cups pecan halves

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Instructions

1. In a bowl, whisk corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth.

2. Stir in pecans.

3. Pour filling into an unbaked 9-inch pie crust.

4. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50–60 minutes, until the center is just set (slight jiggle).

5. Cool completely before slicing (filling sets as it cools).

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Tips & Variations

• No corn syrup: Use maple syrup, golden syrup, or honey (texture will be slightly softer).

• Extra richness: Add 1 tbsp heavy cream or bourbon.

• Chocolate pecan pie: Sprinkle ½ cup chocolate chips into the crust before adding filling.

• Less sweet: Reduce syrup to ¾ cup and increase pecans slightly.

Want a small-batch, vegan, or no-corn-syrup-only version? 😊