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Texas pecan pie

My grandmother makes the best pies. Of course, everyone’s grandmother makes the best pies, but I’m not kidding when I say my grandmother’s pies are divine. Everyone in my family has their favorite: some like the peach, some like the sweet potato, some like the chocolate. But from my grandmother’s pie-making repertoire, there is one pie that we all agree is top notch: her pecan pie.

One of the distinguishing characteristics of her pies is how fresh they are. She and my grandpa live on a farm, where small groves of pecan and peach trees grow and where there is always an ample crop of sweet potatoes. So her pies are made with the fruit of the land, making them very, very tasty. My grandparents are pragmatic people, and as they’re getting older, they always ask what we want willed to us. In yet another testament to her pies, the one thing we all fight over is my grandmother’s rolling pin that she was given in the 1940s and has used ever since. Forget the land, the houses or the antiques–we all want that magical tool that has rolled out so many delicious crusts.

Family skirmishes aside, I’m fortunate that even though I live a thousand miles away, she always sends me a pecan pie for my birthday. This year I opted to freeze a slice for a time when I was most in need of a fix, and a couple of days ago when I was feeling very homesick, having the chance to eat a slice of her pecan pie filled me with great peace. I don’t know if it’s the freshness of the pecans or the love she puts into each pie, but they are delicious and always bring me back home. She has graciously given me her recipe, which she learned from her mother. Here it is:

Texas pecan pie | Homesick Texan

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4.97 from 30 votes

Pecan pie

Servings 8
Author Lisa Fain

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup white corn syrup
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Mix together the sugar, the corn syrup, the eggs, and the vanilla. Stir in the milk, flour, melted butter, and pecans.
  • Pour the filling into the piecrust. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until set.

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41 Comments

  1. GaleBarnett says:

    Do you have Grandmother’s recipe cards (copied) and mounted in your kitchen with Grandma’s rolling pin mounted above her recipes? I got Granny’s Flour Sifter that she used to make wonderful rolls.
    Can you use Sorghum syrup instead of corn syrup?

    1. Lisa Fain says:

      Gale–She’s still alive so she has her rolling pin in her own kitchen, but I’ve given family members framed prints of her recipe cards. I’ve never made this recipe with sorghum syrup but I bet it would be good!

  2. Mark Taylor says:

    Add one cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips — pour into the pie crust then add the mixture on top. The chips will melt and add a chocolate later at the bottom. . Oh — and add about 3 T of bourbon to the mixture for a great taste. At least that’s how we like it here in Austin

    1. Lisa Fain says:

      Mark–Your additions sound fantastic! I will be trying it your way!

    2. 5 stars
      Perfect!! Second year making this and is always a hit.
      Easy to make and always comes out great!

      1. Lisa Fain says:

        C–Thank you for sharing! I’m so glad the pie is perfect for you!

  3. 4 stars
    The flavor is delicious, but the filling was very runny. Any suggestions?

    1. Lisa Fain says:

      Sarah–Typically it’s runny because it needs to cook longer.