Potholder New Orleans Pecan Pie Recipe

Indulge in this decadent New Orleans Pecan Pie recipe, a family favorite passed down from a treasured potholder! This recipe boasts a generous amount of pecans—try a unique twist by dicing half and leaving the other half whole for a delightful textural contrast, inspired by Southern culinary traditions. For a delicious twist, create a half-and-half pie with chocolate chips in one half to satisfy every sweet tooth!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 564.3 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Potholder New Orleans Pecan Pie

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How to Make Potholder New Orleans Pecan Pie

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 1 teaspoon salt, 1 cup light corn syrup (Karo), 3 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Evenly sprinkle 2 cups pecan halves in the bottom of a 9-inch unbaked pie crust, reserving ¼ cup for garnish.
  5. Pour the pecan pie filling over the pecans in the pie crust.
  6. Decorate the top of the pie with the reserved ¼ cup of pecan halves.
  7. Bake at 450°F (232°C) for 10 minutes.
  8. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (177°C) and bake for an additional 35 minutes.
  9. Check for doneness by inserting a knife into the center; the outer edge should be set, the center slightly soft, and the knife should come out clean.
  10. Let cool completely before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

154g

Fat

37g

Carbs

24g