Dear Abby's Famous Pecan Pie Recipe

Name: Dear Abby's Famous Pecan Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: Unbaked 9 Inch Pie Crust; Light Corn Syrup; Dark Brown Sugar; 3 large eggs; ½ cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups pecan halves

Indulge in a slice of heaven with Dear Abby's legendary Pecan Pie recipe! This classic, passed down through generations of the Dear Abby column, boasts a rich, nutty filling and a perfectly flaky crust. Originally published by Abigail Van Buren (Pauline Phillips), and updated by Jeanne Phillips, this recipe guarantees a show-stopping dessert. Our version includes helpful tips for both gas and electric ovens to ensure pecan pie perfection every time. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this timeless treasure!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 70 mins

Calories 3253.7 kcal

Protein 57g

Rating 3.8 (25 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Dear Abby's Famous Pecan Pie

Unbaked 9 Inch Pie Crust
Light Corn Syrup
Dark Brown Sugar
3 large eggs
½ cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups pecan halves

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How to Make Dear Abby's Famous Pecan Pie

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups light corn syrup, 1 cup granulated sugar, 3 large eggs, ½ cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Pour the filling into your unbaked 9-inch pie crust.
Evenly sprinkle 2 cups pecan halves over the filling.
Bake for 45-50 minutes in a gas oven, or 65-70 minutes in an electric oven, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. (Begin checking at 45 minutes.)
Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Optional: Top with whipped cream for an extra touch of decadence!