Detailed Directions and Instructions
Prepare the pie crust
Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). If using a pre-made pie crust, fit it into a 9-inch pie dish. If making a homemade crust, roll out the dough and place it in the pie dish, pressing it into the bottom and up the sides. Trim any excess and crimp the edges as desired.
Bake the crust
Place the pie crust in the preheated oven and bake for about 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
Make the pecan filling
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the chopped pecans.
Prepare the streusel topping
In another bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, and salt for the streusel. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the pecans.
Assemble the pie
Pour the pecan filling into the pre-baked pie crust. Evenly sprinkle the streusel topping over the filling.
Bake the pie
Return the pie to the oven and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is set and the topping is golden brown. Check for doneness by shaking the pie gently; it should not jiggle excessively.
Cool and serve
Once baked, remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing. This will help the filling set properly.
Notes
Storage recommendations
The pie can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. It’s best served at room temperature or slightly warmed.
Freezing tips
If you want to freeze the pie, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil. It can be frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
Serving suggestions
Consider serving the pecan pie with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a delicious treat.
Ingredient substitutions
For a different flavor, you can swap out some of the pecans for other nuts like walnuts or almonds.
