Classic Southern Pecan Pie

Ingredients

Pie crust

1 (9-inch) crust

Eggs

3 large

Granulated sugar

1 cup

Light corn syrup

1 cup

Unsalted butter

2 tablespoons, melted

Vanilla extract

1 teaspoon

Salt

1/4 teaspoon

Pecans

1 1/2 cups, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish. Gently press it into the dish and crimp the edges for a decorative finish.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, granulated sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk the mixture until it's smooth and well incorporated.
4. Stir in the chopped pecans, ensuring they're evenly distributed in the mixture.
5. Pour the pecan filling into the prepared pie crust. Try to spread the pecans evenly across the pie.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is a beautiful golden brown. If the edges of the crust start to brown too quickly, cover them with aluminum foil.
7. Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack completely before slicing. This allows the filling to set properly.