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When my kids were in the high school band and needed to earn money for a trip to Washington D.C., I worked with a few other parents to start a holiday bake sale and cookie exchange, which has since become an annual tradition. It was through the bake sale that I discovered pumpkin rolls, and now I can’t resist them when I spot them anywhere.
I make them myself too, but I still buy them at bake sales. I can’t help it!
You know what else I always see at bake sales? Pecan pies! They’re just so well loved that they seem to be a staple.
Since I moved down South, I haven’t stumbled across even one bake sale. I know they must be here, but they’re hiding from me.
In the spirit of bake sales, I decided to bake a classic pecan pie to donate…to my belly. I had never made one before or even tasted one, so it was an adventure!
Did you know that Karo Corn Syrup is the only leading national brand of corn syrup with 0 grams of high fructose corn syrup? Good to know, huh? So that’s what I used.
Classic Pecan Pie
Ingredients
1 cup Karo® Light OR Dark Corn Syrup
3 eggs
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon Spice Islands® Pure Vanilla Extract
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) pecans
1 (9-inch) unbaked or frozen** deep-dish pie crust
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Mix corn syrup, eggs, sugar, butter and vanilla using a spoon. Stir in pecans. Pour filling into pie crust.
3. Bake on center rack of oven for 60 to 70 minutes. Pie is done when center reaches 200°F. Tap center surface of pie lightly – it should spring back when done. Cool for 2 hours on wire rack before serving.
**To use prepared frozen pie crust: Place cookie sheet in oven and preheat oven as directed. Pour filling into frozen crust and bake on preheated cookie sheet.
I told you this was my first time making and even tasting a pecan pie, but it sure won’t be my last. Oh my gosh, that filling is a-mazing!!!!
Have you ever tried pecan pie? What else do you bake with Karo syrup?
Tammy says
I love Pecan Pie, but have never made it myself, because I’m the only one who eats it around here.
Marcie W. says
I love pecan pie yet don’t think I would ever attempt to make one from scratch. You’re awesome!
Charlene says
about the easiest pie to make, delicious. I make one every Christmas.
Betty Manousos says
ooh, this looks so delish! a great recipe, and healthy!
xx
Tricia Nightowlmama says
Homemade treats sounds so delicious I’ll take to pieces!!
Dawn Monroe says
What a fun contest and for a good cause! Dont worry your pie recipe will be put to good use here. I havent had a good pecan pie in years.
Jenn says
Yum! I’ve never made homemade pecan pie.
Dee @ Cocktails with Mom says
Boy that looks good. I haven’t had a piece of pecan pie in ages. The pecans and the pie crust are my favorite though. I don’t usually eat the filing. I know, weird, right?
debra pearlstein says
Your first time? You did amazing. That looks phenomenal.
Jennifer says
I love pecan pie but I’ve always been afraid to make it. It seems so difficult but after reading your recipe, it’s not that hard at all! Thank you!!!
Katie says
I didn’t like my screen, but that doesn’t mean I didn’t think about doing it!
Kerri says
Ohhh, this looks so yummy! And, I think th No Kid Hungry Campaign is a great cause!
Blessie Nelson says
So tempting and rich in flavors!
april says
As a transplant to the south I understand your post! I’ve never seen a bake sale here and never made a pecan pie until I moved here. 🙂 The virtual bake sale is a great idea, I hope its a great success!
kamoons says
Oh, my, that is mouth-watering and my husband’s favorite pie. I love it too, probably too much! Yum!
Deborah Wallin says
Ummmm, I grew up eating them, as we had pecan trees on our farm. They are heavenly!
Rachel says
I love pecan pie. You can also add cocoa to the mix and chocolate chips to the top for a chocolate pecan pie. So good!
Kait says
I was never a fan of Pecan pie until last Thanksgiving — this looks amazeballs!!
gem says
I tried pecan pie once – didn’t realize it was so simple to make! I’ve used Karo syrup before to make furikake chex mix =)
Anne says
Sounds delicious, I love pecan pie!
Danielle E. says
Pecan pie is a family tradition on holidays. My favorite is the traditional like you made but the chocolate version is good too.
katklaw777 says
Pecan Pie is my Hubbys fav dessert(I like it too)…I have also made walnit pie with Karo Syrup.
em says
Yum, I’ve never baked it myself but I do love pecan pie!
April Golightly says
My hubby loves pecan pie. Thanks.
Shell Feis says
I had no idea that it had 0g HFCS! That’s awesome. &That pie looks amazing!
Robin Gagnon says
Sometimes nothing beats a classic!
Christy Anderson says
I love Pecan Pie! I’ll have to try out this recipe!
Daraya says
Oh. My. God. That pie looks delicious! I have to make it right now! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Lisa says
This looks great to try!
Darlene Jones-Nelson says
When its done it looks so much harder to make then what I just saw! Great review.
Secret Agent Woman says
Wait, what? You’d never had pecan pie before? I can’t even imagine Thanksgiving without it.
Deborah Pucci says
I have had it but it was a very long time ago and I have never made one. I am pinning this and will try it!
Jennifer says
This is my dad’s favorite pie ever. I never knew it was so easy to make. Now I know what I’ll be bringing to Thanksgiving dinner!
Mimi says
My son has been going through recipes today and I have a feeling he’d love this! I’ll have to see if he wants to try this out. =)
Mellisa says
I love Pecan Pie, it’s one of my favorite desserts to make and EAT!
deb says
One word: YUM!!!
Tesa @ 2 Wired 2 Tired says
This looks amazing! My dad loves pecan pie. I’ll have to forward this on to my mom so she can make it for him.
Brett says
I’ve never made one either. Pecan pie was my grampas favorite pie at thanksgiving!!
Debi Fitzsimmons says
If I lived closer to my parents, I would make this for my dad. He loves his pecan pie with a piece of cheese on top.
Emily @FamilyNLifeLV says
My husband would be your bestie for a piece of that pie!
Notorious Spinks says
I love a good pecan pie.
Stefani says
Your pie looks scrumptious!
Bridget A says
I’ve never been a fan of pecan pie!
Simone says
When I was a kid, I hated pecan pie. To me, it represented a science project waiting to happen. But now, that I’m “grown up” I actually tried a taste and low and behold, I like it. I don’t love it but I do like it.
Leilani says
This looks delicious! My mom loves pecan pie.
Lolo says
Pecan Pie is my Dad’s favorite! I am going to have to make this when he is in town next month!
Theresa says
Pecan pie always tastes so good.
Anna says
I think my husband married me for my pecan pie! I make chocolate pecan pie with chocolate chunks, and it’s always a hit. Glad you enjoyed your first one, I’m gonna guess it won’t be your last!
Fan R (Teddy Out Ready) says
OMG! I love this one. Did you say Pecan Pie, it is one of my favorite pies ever. I dream to make one, one day. I usually buy at German Bakery close to us.
Fan R (Teddy Out Ready)
Colleen says
That looks super good right now, both hubby and I are so hungry but it is almost 11pm and we are eating “good”. THAT is not on our eating plan LOL
Sheilacakes says
I love Pecan Pie. Yummy!
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
That looks scrumptious!
Kathleen says
I am not a huge pie lover, but pecan pie is one of the few kinds I like. Looks delicious!
Hilary says
Drooling, here. I love pecan pie. I never tasted it until i was in my 50s. It just never looked too appealing to me. I mean, it’s not chocolate. But was I ever wrong. Looks delish!
Meghan @JaMonkey says
Still looks super yummy!
Foodie in WV says
I love pecan pie, yum!
Leila says
I am not a pecan pie person. I have never had a taste for it, but I did recently learn of a new use for Karo corn syrup – our pediatrician told us to put a tablespoon of dark Karo into our 7 week old’s bottle to help relieve her potty issues! Interesting, huh?
Ashley S says
Oh yum!!! This looks amazingly delicious 🙂
Mother Mayhem says
Capn’ Chaos loves pecan pie, but I’ve never attempted to make one. He also loves peanut butter pie. I attempted to make one. ONCE. The filling had the color and consistency of baby poo. YUCK.
Jane says
Liz, this looks delicious! It makes me want to make a pie for the family!
HilLesha @To the Motherhood says
I’m not really a big on sweets (good thing since diabetes runs high in my family), but I love pecan pie!
Sheri says
Oh my, that looks amazing.
Jennifer @TheRebelChick says
Your pie looks delicious – and I’m totally entering that contest!
natalie nichols says
Holy Moly, that looks so good. I LOVE pecan pie
Danielle says
This sounds absolutely delicious! It wasn’t until recently that I tried my first pecan pie and OMG! I couldn’t believe what I’ve been missing out on all these years.
Kayla @ TheEclecticElement says
I know I’ve tried pecan pie before, not very often, but once or twice. Although it must have been awhile ago because I can’t remember what it tastes like or if I like it! LOL
Bake sales are probably my big downfall; I’m such a sucker for a good cookie ^.^
Rachel @ Following In My Shoes says
I adore a good pecan pie! I didn’t know Karo was HFCS free.
Nichol says
Yes! I LOVE pecan pie. My grandma made the best wish she were still here to make it today.
Jennifer says
Oooh… this looks tasty…. and a lot easier than I would have anticipated.
Penelope (NYC Blogger) says
That looks AWESOME!
noelle d says
lol, welcome to the south 🙂
it looks like you did pretty good on that one !!!
Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving says
I grew up eating Pecan pie at every holiday. It’s one of my favorite pies.
Amber says
I LOVE pecan pie. I usually cheat and buy the already made ones though.
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com says
I’m not really a fan of pecan pie, but it sure does look yummy!
Helga says
I love pecan pie, thanks for this recipe!
Alison Shaffer says
the pie looks so yummy! Karo syrup reminds me of my Grandmother and all the baking she did. I have it in my pantry now for baking. It’s a family staple.
[email protected] says
Looks delicious! Nothing like a good slice of pecan pie but oh.my.word. at the calories! Something I have to savefor a special occasion. 😉
Rachel Cotterill says
I absolutely love pecan pie. Yours looks PERFECT.
Amiyrah says
My husband would drool if we saw this post! He love pecan pie but I hardly ever make it. Great recipe!
Yona says
I LOOOOOOOOVE pecan pie! I remember one time, my Dad tried to make it and burned the pecans on top but I still loved it. That is such an indulgent dessert!
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
It looks good, but it wouldn’t be my first choice…
Theresa says
Pecan Pie is one of my favorite pies! They are so gooey and delicious! However, I have never made one of my own. I certainly will after seeing this post. It sounds simple enough to make 🙂
TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs says
You know, I don’t think I have tried Pecan Pie. This looks delicious and SUPER easy though. I may just have to try making it. There’s even an unopened corn syrup bottle in my pantry!
Vanessa: the queen of swag ! says
Looks like a delish recipe!
Ms. A says
I have never attempted a pecan pie, however, it is one of hubby’s all-time favorites. His grandmother made a mean one. Pumpkin rolls, I have made, but it’s been a while.
Courtney says
I can’t eat Pecans but my mom loved pecan pie! I used to use Karo Syrup for glaze on cookies 🙂
Donna says
My hubby’s favorite pie is pecan. And I bet he’ll love this one!
My Inner Chick says
–You know what is Classic?
You!
You, Liz, are SO much more than a blog.
Love. Xxxx
PS. O, the pie is AMAZING.
sandie says
THAT IS MY FAVORITE PIE EVER! sandie
Jessica @FoundtheMarbles says
One of my all time favorite treats EVER!
Melissa Rheinlander says
I like pecan pie when the top layer is kinda burnt… weird I know but it is yummy 🙂
Nickida says
I love baking pecan pies. Yours looks great for a first time.
Melissa says
Oh, YUM! That looks SO delicious!
Colette S @JamericanSpice says
Liz, this is my favorite pie ever! It’s all the pie I’ll eat! LOVE!!
Pam says
We love pecan pies and have them for every holiday. We use Karo syrup in our classic pecan pies too.
Rosey says
I love pecan pie but I only have it like once every five years, crazy I know.
Yours looks really good. 🙂 We always have a bottle of Karo in the house, just in case, and my mom did too when I was growing up.
Jackie says
YUM… I love pecan pie! I use a little more pecans in mine and crush about half of them and put them on the bottom and the halves on top to make it look pretty. That way you get more pecany goodness!
Maria says
Me & Pecan Pie are old friends!! I love it and not just for the holidays either.. Looks yummy!!
Allyson Bossie says
That looks amazing! We can’t do anything pecan in my house because my oldest has a severe allergy to them. Doctor said just to check into the hospital next time he felt like eating one ;P so we can skip the whole epi pen/911 fun. It looks so darned good though!
MyKidsGuide says
That looks delicious! I haven’t had pecan pie in ages!
nicole says
I could hurt myself with this pie!!!! I have to try this!!!!!
Christopher Sorel says
try with sorghum syrup next time for old school flavors
MizFitCarla says
makes me long for thanksgiving…already.
Pam says
I absolutely love pecan pie, but sadly haven’t had any in years. Maybe I should make one! (I would of thought bake sales were more abundant as you moved south)
Cinny says
I think I’ll stop by today. Think you have any left for me? 😉
Cindy Brickley says
No one in our family likes pecan pie or anything with nuts in it. We do however eat them plain. But on the brighter side I will have to admit your pie looks so very good and for everyone who eats it I’m sure they would really love this recipe.
Tammy S says
This looks delicious! I love pecan pie. The only problem is I am the only one in the house that likes it. so I try not to make it very often. After reading your recipe, I know there is a pecan pie in my near future. Thanks for the recipe!
Lisa @ Two Bears Farm says
Looks delicious! I don’t eat pecan pie too often, but there is a chocolate version that I make for Christmas every year.
Lucy says
My husband loves nuts, I should make this for his office, they need a little treat for all their hard work. Yours looks delicious.
Pam R says
I love Pecan pie but I’ve never tried to make it–Looks rather simple will be trying it out soon =)
Megan Cromes says
i love this ty;)
Terry (My Journey With Candida) says
That is the same recipe I have used for years. We don’t make it much anylonger since I don’t eat it…. Poor Hubs doesn’t get it often. But he need to lose weight anyway.
[email protected] says
it looks simple enough but I haven’t had a really good one. I’ll come sample yours 🙂
Mally Lynn says
Nom nom nom nom…all gone in my tummy!!!!