Best Southern Pecan Pie Different Recipe

This award-winning Southern Pecan Pie recipe offers the same incredible flavor as the classic, but with a delightful twist! Forget the gooey mess – this version uses brown sugar instead of Karo syrup for a rich, nuanced sweetness and a firmer texture that's perfect for transporting and freezing. A secret ingredient (cornmeal!) adds a subtle depth that will leave you wondering why you ever used syrup. This recipe makes TWO delicious pies, easily halved for freezing or sharing. It's a blue ribbon winner at Southeastern US potlucks for a reason! Easy to make, easy to transport – get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 390.1 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Best Southern Pecan Pie Different

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How to Make Best Southern Pecan Pie Different

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. In a large bowl, melt 1 cup (2 sticks) of butter. Whisk in 1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar, ½ cup yellow cornmeal, ½ cup water, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 4 large eggs until well combined.
  3. Stir in 4 cups pecan pieces.
  4. Pour the filling evenly into two 9-inch unbaked pie crusts.
  5. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. If the crust starts to brown too quickly, loosely cover the edges with foil.
  6. Let cool completely on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

112g

Fat

33g

Carbs

13g