DECADENT CARAMEL PECAN PIE

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Of all my pecan pie recipes, this is the most decadent. It oozes goodness. Even my two young sons, both hockey players, eat it slowly to enjoy every bite.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 egg yolks
FILLING:
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup maple syrup
3 eggs
2 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups ground pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine milk and egg yolks; stir into crumb mixture until dough forms a ball. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate; flute edges. Cover and refrigerate., In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, butter and syrup; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. , In a large bowl, beat the eggs, egg whites and vanilla. Gradually add hot syrup mixture. Stir in pecans. Pour into pastry shell. , Cover edges loosely with foil. Bake 35-40 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 797 calories, Fat 52g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 206mg cholesterol, Sodium 398mg sodium, Carbohydrate 78g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

success emmanuel
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Can't wait to try this recipe!


Shedii Underscore
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I'll definitely be making this pie again.


fatima sherazi
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This is the best pecan pie recipe I've ever found. Thanks for sharing!


Brett T Webb
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This pie is so good, I could eat it every day!


Oms giri Giri oms
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I've been making this pie for years, and it's always a hit. It's my go-to dessert for any special occasion.


Abid Ali Baloch
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I made this pie for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best pecan pie he's ever had.


Shohagh Hossain
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This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a showstopper dessert that will impress your guests.


Agim Serifovski
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand.


Prince Forhad
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this pie without any problems. It's a great recipe for beginners.


Maddison Downie
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This pie is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for everything from potlucks to holiday dinners.


Dark Desire
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I'm not a big fan of pecans, but I still enjoyed this pie. The caramel sauce and crust were amazing.


Azeemzahra54 Azeemzahra54
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I had some trouble getting the caramel sauce to thicken, but I eventually got it right. The pie was worth the effort!


Ryan Shaff
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The crust was a little soggy, but the rest of the pie was delicious.


Lucy Arauz
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This pie is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.


Jay De
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I added a scoop of vanilla ice cream to my slice of pie, and it was heavenly!


Abdullah Jadoon
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The caramel sauce is the star of this pie. It's so rich and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with the pecans and crust.


Sophia Wirth
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This pie is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use pre-made pie crust.


Andy Corll
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I made this pie for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I even got requests for the recipe.


Nourshed Khan
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This is the best pecan pie I've ever had! The caramel sauce is rich and gooey, and the pecans are perfectly toasted. The crust is flaky and buttery, and the whole pie is just divine.