Southern
Pecan Pie
By Kids
Cooking Activities
A
classic Southern pecan pie made with sweet corn
syrup filling and crunchy pecans. Pecans are
famously grown in Texas, making this dessert a
traditional Southern favorite. Perfect for holidays,
family gatherings, and Southern cooking lessons.
- Category:
Dessert
- Baked
- Skill Level:
Intermediate
Prep: 15 minutes | Bake:
40-45 minutes | Yield: 8
slices
Ingredients
- Pie crust for one
9-inch pie (bottom crust only)
- ? cup white sugar
- ? cup butter, melted
- 1 cup corn syrup
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to
375°F. Prepare pie crust and place it into a pie
plate.
- In a mixing
bowl, whisk together sugar, melted butter, corn
syrup, salt, and eggs until smooth.
- Stir in pecans.
- Pour filling
into the prepared pie crust.
- Bake for 40-45
minutes, or until the center is set and the top
is lightly browned.
- Cool completely
before slicing.
Variation: Chocolate Pecan Pie
For a chocolate twist, add 1½
cups semisweet chocolate chips to the
butter and corn syrup mixture before stirring in
the eggs and pecans. Bake as directed above.
Kid-Friendly Tips
- Kids can measure ingredients and stir the
filling
- Adults should handle the oven and melted
butter
- Let kids sprinkle the pecans evenly into the
pie
Serving Ideas
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
- Great dessert for Thanksgiving or
Southern-themed meals
Notes
If the crust browns too
quickly, cover edges with foil. Pie will continue
to set as it cools.