What is the secret to making the perfect pecan pie? Mine tend to harden after baking.?

Question

Know of any kickbutt recipes?

Answer 1

Sounds like you have overbaked it! Ovens can vary a lot in their temperature settings. You might want to invest in an oven thermometer - they're pretty cheap.
Be sure when baking a pecan pie that the filling should NOT be completely set toward the center of the pie. When you have about 5 minute baking time left, jiggle the pie pan, the center should move just a little. It will "set up" as the pie cools.

Golden Pecan Pie
1 unbaked, 9 inch pie shell
3 eggs, beaten well
1 cup sugar
½ c. Light Karo syrup**
½ c. Dark Karo syrup
2 Tbsp butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp salt
2 c pecan pieces

Spread pecans evenly in bottom of pie shell. Blend remaining ingredients and pour over nuts.
Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.
Reduce heat to 350 degrees and continue baking for 30 to 35 minutes.
Filling should be slightly less set in center than around edges. Cool on wire rack. Filling will set as it cools.

**you can use 1 cup of either light or dark Karo, I just prefer it this way!

Answer 2

The Joy of Cooking has the best pecan pie recipe.

Be sure to pre-heat the oven & use an oven thermometer to check yours is calibrated properly. If not, adjust the oven temperature accordingly.

I usually turn off the heat 5-7 minutes before the recommended baking time and let it sit in the oven for the remainder. I test with a tooth pick and look for a little filling to stick. The filling should be a little soft because it firms up as it cools.

Answer 3

TE Manning's West Texas Pecan Pie

Pecan Pie

3 whole eggs -- beaten
1 cup dark corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 shot whiskey or bourbon (optional for taste)
1 cup pecans
1 9 inch pie crust -- unbaked

Combine all ingredients and pour into unbaked pie shell. Bake at 325 degrees for one hour.

If your pie is getting too hard, slightly underbake your pie (either by baking for less time or at a 10 - 15 degree lower temperature).

Answer 4

Classic Pecan Pie

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 to 60 minutes
Yield: 1 pie


3 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup Karo® Light OR Dark Corn Syrup
2 tablespoons butter OR margarine, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) pecans
1 (9-inch) unbaked or frozen** deep-dish pie crust
Preheat oven to 350°F.


Beat eggs slightly with fork in medium bowl. Add sugar, Karo® Corn Syrup, butter and vanilla; stir until blended. Stir in pecans. Place pie dough in pie pan. Pour pecan filling into pie crust.


Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until knife inserted halfway between center and edge comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.


**To use prepared frozen pie crust: Place cookie sheet in oven and preheat oven as directed. Pour filling into frozen crust and bake on preheated cookie sheet.


TIPS: Pie is done when center reaches 200°F. Tap center surface of pie lightly - it should spring back when done. For easy clean up, spray pie pan with cooking spray before placing pie crust in pan. If pie crust is overbrowning, cover edges with foil.

Answer 5

secret PECAN PIE a million deep dish pie crust a million (8 oz..) pkg. cream cheese, softened 4 eggs a million/2-a million/4 c. sugar 2 tsp. vanilla a million/4 tsp. salt 3/4 c. dark Karo syrup a million a million/2 c. chopped pecans Beat cream cheese, a million/2 cup sugar, a million egg, a million teaspoon vanilla and a million/4 teaspoon salt till gentle and creamy. set aside. mixture 3 eggs, a million/4 cup sugar, a million teaspoon vanilla and Karo syrup. unfold cream cheese mixture in backside of pie crust. Sprinkle pecans on ultimate. Pour syrup mixture on ultimate. Bake at 375 tiers for 35-40 5 minutes till center is set.

Answer 6

There is a recipe probablly on this website. Just go 2 it and type in pecan pie somewhere. I llllllllloooooooooovvvvvvveeeeeeeee 2 cook. It's just just so fun and relaxing especially when your ponding out some cookie dough. u can get ur stress out!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 7

Pecan Pie

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Ingredients:

3 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 Tbsp melted butter
1 cup light corn syrup
1 1/4 cup pecans
1 tsp Vanilla
1 unbaked 9" pie shell
Preheat oven to 375º F, beat eggs, vanilla, sugar & salt. Add butter & syrup & mix in pecans. Bake 40-45 minutes in pie shell

Answer 8

The recipe on the back of the Karo bottle is really good.

Answer 9

I have one that my husband swears by. I don't have it with me right now. Email me and I know exactly where it is.