New England Pecan Pie Recipes

PECAN PIE

Steps:

• On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry. Use the pastry to line a 23cm tart tin, keeping any off-cuts in case you need to fill any cracks after blind-baking. Prick the base of the pastry case with a fork and chill for 30 mins, or until firm.
• Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Line the pastry case with baking parchment, fill with baking beans and bake for 15-20 mins until the sides are set. Remove the beans and parchment and return the tin to the oven for 5-10 mins until the pastry is golden and the base is set. Leave to cool.
• Increase oven to 200C/190C fan/gas 6. Use an electric whisk to beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Keep the beaters going and pour in both of the syrups. Gradually add the eggs, ¼ tsp salt and the vanilla, then whisk until combined. Stir through the pecans, then pour the mixture into the tart case. Bake for 10 mins. Turn heat down to 160C/140C fan/gas 3 and continue baking for 30-35 mins (the pie should be golden brown and the filling should wobble a little in the centre when shaken). Leave to cool in the tin. You'll probably need to run a knife around the tin to lift out the pie. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.

PECAN PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• On a lightly floured work surface, roll the pie crust into a 13-inch round, about 1/4-inch thick. Fit the crust into a 9-inch pie plate and trim the edges, leaving a 1-inch overhang. Fold the overhang underneath itself and crimp the edges. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before filling.
• Roughly chop 2 cups of the pecans by hand or in a food processor; set aside. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the brown sugar until smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in the corn syrup, vanilla bean seeds and eggs. Fold in the chopped pecans and pour into the prepared pie shell. Arrange the remaining 1 cup pecan halves around the edge of the pie to make a decorative top.
• Bake until the center is set, 60 to 70 minutes. Let cool completely.
• Slice and serve with a scoop of ice cream.

NEW ENGLAND PECAN PIE

Steps:

• Combine crust ingredients by pulsing butter and flour in food processor until butter is pea size. Add water one tablespoon at a time, pulsing after each addition, until all comes together in a ball. Don't overmix. If using sweet butter, add 1/2 tsp salt. Divide into two discs and chill. Freeze one or use for another pie.
• For filling, cream sugar and butter together.
• Add corn syrup and maple syrup. Scraping sides of bowl.
• Add eggs one at a time.
• Add vanilla and pecans.
• Roll out crust and place in 9 or 10 inch pie pan. Crimp edges, dock with a fork (make some holes in the bottom of the crust to prevent bubbling while baking) and chill.
• Pour in filling taking care not to overfill.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
• Serve with sweetened whipped cream.

PECAN PIE II

Steps:

• Bake pie shell at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 5 minutes. Cool. Turn oven down to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Beat eggs and salt until very light and lemon colored. Beat in sugar a little at a time. With a wire whisk, fold in melted butter or margarine, and corn syrup. Pour into partially baked shell. Arrange pecan halves on top, broken side down.
• Bake for 10 minutes, and reduce heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Bake for 30 minutes.

THE BEST PECAN PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate while preparing filling., In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add pecans; cook, stirring constantly, until very fragrant and pecans start to brown, 4-5 minutes. Remove pecans with a slotted spoon, reserving butter in pan. Stir in brown sugar, maple syrup, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. In a bowl, whisk a small amount of the hot mixture into eggs; return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Stir whiskey, optional, and vanilla into brown sugar mixture; stir in pecans. Pour into crust. , Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 55-60 minutes. Cover edges with foil during the last 30 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary. Cool on a wire rack. If desired, top with whipped cream and cinnamon. Refrigerate leftovers.

NEW ORLEANS PECAN PIE

Steps:

• For filling, in a large saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Stir in sour cream until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; gently stir in vanilla. Pour into baked pie shell; set aside. , In large bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add brown sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over warm filling; sprinkle with pecans. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

SOUTHERN PECAN PIE

Steps:

• Line a pie pan with the pastry and crimp the edges. Refrigerate the pastry shell while preparing the filling. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a large bowl beat the eggs until blended but not frothy. Stir in the corn syrup and the vanilla.
• Mix the brown and granulated sugars together in a small bowl, making sure there are no lumps. Stir the sugars, the melted butter and the salt into the egg mixture.
• Spread the pecans over the bottom of the pastry shell. Pour the filling mixture over the pecans.
• Bake the pie 55 to 60 minutes, until the filling is slightly puffed and a knife inserted in the filling off-center, about 2 1/2 inches from the edge, comes out clean.
• Allow the pie to cool to room temperature. If desired, whip the cream and serve it on the side.

PECAN PIE (NEW ORLEANS STYLE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, then gradually beat in the sugar, butter/margarine and flour.
• Beat in the molasses, vanilla and salt.
• Stir in pecans.
• Pour the filling into the two unbaked pie shells.
• Bake for 1 hour or until firm in the middle.