Ingredients
Metric weights use grams. US weights use ounces; liquids use fluid ounces. Conversions are rounded. Spoon measures use 5 ml teaspoons and 15 ml tablespoons; cups use 240 ml.
Serves 8
Crust
Filling
Equipment
Kitchen scales; measuring jug and spoons; knife; cutting board; mixing bowls; oven; baking tray; oven gloves; rolling pin; food thermometer; whisk or electric mixer; baking tin or heatproof dish of the size stated in the method; heatproof spoon; spatula.
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Steps
Crust · About 8 min
- Heat oven to 180°C / 350°F. Roll 300 g shortcrust pastry, 20 g plain flour for rolling using its flour and line a 23 cm pie tin.
Check: The food must be hot through at 180°C / 350°F.
Fill · About 8 min
- Whisk eggs, syrup, sugar, butter, vanilla and salt from 200 g pecans, 3 eggs, 200 ml golden syrup, 100 g brown sugar, 60 g melted butter, 1 tsp vanilla extract, ¼ tsp salt; stir in pecans and pour into crust.
Bake · About 120 min
- Bake 45–55 minutes until centre is just set and reaches 71°C / 160°F. Cool 2 hours, then refrigerate.
Check: Look for this result: centre is just set and reaches 71°C / 160°F.
Tips
- Shield pastry edges with foil if they brown too quickly.
- Judge Pecan Pie by the texture and doneness signs in its steps. Your pan and heat affect how long Pecan Pie takes to cook.
Substitutions
- In Pecan Pie, replace pecans for a different pie with walnuts.
Storage
- Get perishable Pecan Pie into the fridge within two hours, or within one hour above 32°C / 90°F. Eat Pecan Pie within two days, keeping it covered at 4°C / 40°F or colder.
- Bring cooked Pecan Pie to 74°C / 165°F, stirring or turning it for even heating. When Pecan Pie is part of the meal, serve cold salads, dips and chilled desserts straight from safe refrigeration.
Make ahead
- Prepare the measured ingredients for Pecan Pie one day ahead. For Pecan Pie, refrigerate chopped vegetables apart from the other perishable ingredients. Follow the cooking stages for Pecan Pie on the day of serving.
FAQ
What matters most when making Pecan Pie?
Shield pastry edges with foil if they brown too quickly.
What can I substitute in Pecan Pie?
In Pecan Pie, replace pecans for a different pie with walnuts.
Can I prepare Pecan Pie ahead?
Prepare the measured ingredients for Pecan Pie one day ahead. For Pecan Pie, refrigerate chopped vegetables apart from the other perishable ingredients. Follow the cooking stages for Pecan Pie on the day of serving.
Food safety references
FoodSafety.gov: cooking temperatures · Food Standards Agency: rice storage and reheating
