Classic Southern Pecan Pie

Classic Southern Pecan Pie

The Pie That Built Southern Tables

Few desserts carry as much tradition as pecan pie.

From holiday dinners to Sunday family gatherings, pecan pie has been a staple of Southern kitchens for generations. But here’s the secret most people overlook:

The quality of the pecans determines the quality of the pie.

Louisiana pecans are naturally richer and more buttery due to their higher oil content. That means deeper flavor, better texture, and a pie that tastes like it came from Grandma’s kitchen.

When you use premium pecan halves, you don’t just make pie — you create a centerpiece.

Classic Southern Pecan Pie

Lavon Beckley

Servings

8

Calories

400

Cuisine

American

Rich, buttery, and deeply Southern — this classic pecan pie showcases the natural flavor of premium pecan halves. A timeless dessert perfect for holidays or Sunday dinner.

Classic Southern Pecan Pie

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Louisiana Pecan Shelling Pecan Halves

  • 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust

  • 1 cup light corn syrup

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • 3 eggs

  • 1/3 cup melted butter

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1/4 tsp salt

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

  2. Spread pecan halves evenly in pie crust.

  3. Mix syrup, sugar, eggs, butter, vanilla, and salt.

  4. Pour mixture over pecans.

  5. Bake 50–60 minutes until center is set.

  6. Cool completely before serving.