**Kentucky Pecan Pie (Lighter Version) and More Pecan Pie Recipes**
Indulge in the Southern classic, Kentucky Pecan Pie, with a delightful twist that makes it lighter and equally irresistible. This delectable pie features a flaky, buttery crust filled with a luscious filling of crunchy pecan halves, a hint of maple syrup, and just the right amount of sweetness. Discover the secrets behind this beloved dessert, along with variations like the Chocolate Pecan Pie, the Sour Cream Pecan Pie, and the Mini Pecan Pies. Each recipe offers a unique take on the classic, catering to diverse tastes and preferences. Get ready to impress your family and friends with these exceptional pecan pie creations.
KENTUCKY PECAN PIE
Hold on to your derby! This pecan pie goes beyond the original sweet, nutty delight and captures the flavors and traditions of Kentucky.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 3h55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In medium bowl, mix flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until particles are size of small peas. Sprinkle with cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry almost cleans side of bowl (1 to 2 teaspoons more water can be added if necessary).
- Gather pastry into a ball. Shape into flattened round on lightly floured surface. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate about 45 minutes or until dough is firm and cold, yet pliable. This allows the shortening to become slightly firm, which helps make the baked pastry more flaky. If refrigerated longer, let pastry soften slightly before rolling.
- Heat oven to 375°F. With floured rolling pin, roll pastry into round 2 inches larger than upside-down 9-inch glass pie plate. Fold pastry into fourths; place in pie plate. Unfold and ease into plate, pressing firmly against bottom and side. Trim overhanging edge of pastry 1 inch from rim of pie plate. Fold and roll pastry under, even with plate; flute as desired.
- In large bowl, beat sugar, butter, corn syrup, bourbon, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the eggs with wire whisk or hand beater. Stir in pecans and chocolate chips. Pour into pastry-lined pie plate. Cover edge of pastry with 2- to 3-inch strip of foil to prevent excessive browning.
- Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until set, removing foil for last 15 minutes of baking. Cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 630, Carbohydrate 75 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 6 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 420 mg, Sugar 44 g, TransFat 2 g
KENTUCKY PECAN PIE (LIGHTER VERSION)
This is a lighter version of the old fashioned Pecan Pie. You'll never know it's less calories, my kids think it's the real deal. Yummy!
Provided by Vseward Chef-V
Categories Pie
Time 1h20m
Yield 1 pie, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In medium bowl, mix 1 cup flour and the salt. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until particles are size of small peas. Sprinkle with cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry almost cleans side of bowl (1 to 2 teaspoons more water can be added if necessary.
- Gather pastry into a ball. Shape into flattened round on lightly floured surface. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate about 45 minutes or until dough is firm and cold, yet pliable. This allows the shortening to become slightly firm, which helps make the baked pastry more flaky. If refrigerated longer, let pastry soften slightly before rolling.
- Heat oven to 375ºF. With floured rolling pin, roll pastry into round 2 inches larger than upside-down 9-inch glass pie plate. Fold pastry into fourths; place in pie plate. Unfold and ease into plate, pressing firmly against bottom and side. Trim overhanging edge of pastry 1 inch from rim of pie plate. Fold and roll pastry under, even with plate; flute as desired.
- In large bowl, beat sugar, margarine, corn syrup, bourbon, salt, egg product and vanilla with wire whisk or hand beater. Stir in pecans, oats and chocolate chips. Pour into pastry-lined pie plate. Cover edge with 2- to 3-inch strip of foil to prevent excessive browning.
- Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until crust is brown and filling is set, removing foil for last 15 minutes of baking. Cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
LIGHT PECAN PIE
I have adapted this recipe to my own personal tastes. My sis and I love pecan pies so we knew we needed to make a "healthier" version so at least we would feel a tad better eating it. I love how it is not too sweet like most P.Ps and has a thicker layer of filling. The molasses gives it a wonderful flavor is a lovely, lighter Pecan Pie! For an even healthier addition, you have to try it with my light tart crust recipe!
Provided by PlumpCakes
Categories Tarts
Time 1h3m
Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- FILLING.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (If you want your filling to have toasted pecans, make sure to toast them first at 350°F for around 9 minutes).
- Mix the all the ingredients together (make sure to press out any clumps) and stir in cooled pecans. Pour into selected pie shell. The pecans will rise to the surface of the pie.
- ***I brush the sides of the crust w/ some of the filling mixture and leave little puddles along the bottom to get it crisp and tasty edges**.
- **Note** I bake my own tart shell in a springform pan, remove it and then place it on a baking sheet w/ edges, lined w/ parchment paper. I then fill it with the pie filling.
- Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes or until the filling has set depending on your oven. About 18 minutes into the cooking you may want to use a pie crust protector, or tent the edges of the pie crust with aluminum foil to prevent the pie crust edges from burning.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.5, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 54.1, Sodium 143.6, Carbohydrate 41.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 14.9, Protein 3
PECAN PIE
This is a wonderfully rich, Southern pie recipe that is the best I've tried!
Provided by Linda Seay
Categories Desserts Pies Pecan Pie Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, butter, water, and cornstarch. Bring to a full boil, and remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs until frothy. Gradually beat in cooked syrup mixture. Stir in salt, vanilla, and pecans. Pour into pie shell.
- Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until filling is set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.8 calories, Carbohydrate 65.1 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 272.7 mg, Sugar 47.4 g
KENTUCKY PECAN PIE
Make and share this Kentucky Pecan Pie recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Marney
Categories Pie
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except for the nuts.
- Pour into the pie shell and sprinkle the nuts on top.
- Bake for 45 minutes in a 350 degree farenheit oven.
Nutrition Facts :
CLASSIC PECAN PIE
This classic pie combines eggs, corn syrup, vanilla, lots of pecans, and is baked to a burnished golden brown. See other recipes by Karo Corn Syrup.
Provided by Karo Corn Syrup
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips ARGO®, KARO®, FLEISCHMANN'S® Argo
Time 3h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix corn syrup, eggs, sugar, butter and vanilla using a spoon. Stir in pecans.
- Pour into pie crust.
- Bake at 350 degrees F on center rack of oven for 60 to 70 minutes.
- Cool for 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.2 calories, Carbohydrate 69 g, Cholesterol 77.4 mg, Fat 26 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 35.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 222.8 mg, Sugar 37.8 g
KENTUCKY PECAN PIE
This pie is a family favorite. I get many requests to make this for our church bake sales.
Provided by Laurie Nanni
Categories Desserts Pies Pecan Pie Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine syrup, sugar, salt, and melted butter or margarine. Slightly beat the eggs, and add to sugar mixture. Beat well, and pour into uncooked pie shell. Sprinkle pecans on top.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 to 60 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 calories, Carbohydrate 70.8 g, Cholesterol 90.1 mg, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 327.6 mg, Sugar 38.4 g
KENTUCKY PECAN PIE
This rich, dense Kentucky pecan pie recipe is perfect for your next party. It features a delicious dark chocolate filling topped with plenty of toasted pecans. -Emily Baldwin, Fort Collins, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, flour, vanilla and salt. Stir in pecans, chocolate chips and butter. Pour into crust. Cover edge with foil. , Bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Remove foil; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 552 calories, Fat 29g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
KENTUCKY PECAN PIE
I saw Paula Dean make this on the Food Network. It's delicious. It tastes like a rich and decadent brownie in a pie crust. (I made my Recipe #192327 and used pecan cookie pieces, which are more coarse chopped pecans) Served warm with a dollop of ice cream. Oooohs and awwwhs all around. Put it here for safe keeping.
Provided by Vseward Chef-V
Categories Pie
Time 50m
Yield 2 pies, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine eggs, sugar, and melted chocolate in large bowl.
- Add flour and mix well, stirring in remaining ingredients except for pie shells.
- Bake 30 -40 minutes.
- Serve warm with ice cream. Freezes well!
KENTUCKY CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE
This is our Test Kitchen's version of the regional classic. The chocolate pecan pie is infused with Kentucky bourbon.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, yolks, brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, bourbon if desired, vanilla and salt. Stir in nuts. , Brush pastry shell with egg white. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Pour filling over chips. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. , In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Dollop on pie just before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 684 calories, Fat 44g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 199mg cholesterol, Sodium 282mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
Tips:
- For a lighter version of Kentucky Pecan Pie, use a pre-made pie crust, reduced-fat cream cheese, and light brown sugar.
- To save time, you can use a store-bought pie crust. However, if you have the time, making your own is always best.
- To prevent the pie crust from becoming soggy, pre-bake it for 10 minutes before adding the filling.
- To ensure that the pie bakes evenly, place it on the lowest rack in the oven.
- The pie is done when the center is set and the top is golden brown. If you insert a toothpick into the center of the pie and it comes out clean, the pie is done.
- Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will allow the flavors to develop and the pie to set.
Conclusion:
Kentucky Pecan Pie is a classic Southern dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This lighter version of the pie is just as delicious as the traditional version, but it is made with healthier ingredients. So, you can enjoy a slice of pie without feeling guilty! Whether you are a fan of pecan pie or not, you will definitely love this lighter version.
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